Ewert General Store

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Ewert General Store

Entry/Object ID

90.98.28

Description

Ewert & Co. General Store. Material: paper. Size: 4 1/4" W. x 5 1/2" L. Description: Series of Postcards of 1998 Waldorf (#90.98.1-14); white cardstock - black and white photograph on one side and printing on reverse - subject: wooden frame Main Street building - reverse side: photo description: "Waldorf, Minnesota Memories Series #3, W. Ewert & Co. General Merchandise, 1908 Photo" (see history below) and printed at bottom: "Graphic Design & Office Services (507) 239-2410".

Context

Waldorf business: Ewerts General Store. The series sold for $12.21 plus tax (.79) = $13.00, at Waldorf Days on 22 August 1998. 'Built by John E. Veum in 1895 who opened a general store & 1st Post Office in the Community. Purchased by William Ewert in 1903. Son, August, joine

Cataloged By

admin

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Set, Photographic Postcard

Class

Documentary Artifact

Category

Communication Artifacts

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

August 28, 1998

Update Date

June 4, 2026