Envelope

Name/Title

Envelope

Entry/Object ID

2026.1.22

Scope and Content

Empty envelope addressed to Eckel & Boschen of St. Joseph, Missouri. The front of the envelope has a printed message: "After Five Days return to Curtin & Clark Hardware CO. 209-211 South 6th Street, St. Joseph, Mo. For Mr? John Donovan."

Context

Edmond Jacques Eckel was one of the most prolific architects in the city of St. Joseph’s history. He was part of several architectural firms and designed some of the city’s most iconic buildings. Curtin & Clark Hardware Company was a local business located at 209-211 South 6th Street. John Donovan was an influential St. Joseph businessman with ties to the Stock Yards and several banks.

Collection

St. Joseph Architecture

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

E. J. Eckel, Architect, Eckel & Boschen, Eckel & Boschen Architects, Walter Boschen, Architect, Curtin & Clark Hardware Company, John Donovan

Related Places

Place

City

St. Joseph

State/Province

Missouri