Name/Title
Postcard, PhotographicEntry/Object ID
1999.079.0036Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Main Street, c. 1955. The caption on each reads, "North End Main Street. West Chicago, ILL." and "233-F". Center of the image is the Water town. Visible signs on the left side of the street are Ruth E. Dieter News Agency, the West Chicago Cafe and a real estate office. On the right side, Lyon's is visible. The cars parked on the left are parallel with the street, and on the right, they are at a 45 degree angle.
Postcard is unused.Collection
Permanent CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Postcard, PictureNomenclature Primary Object Term
PostcardNomenclature Sub-Class
Writing MediaNomenclature Class
Written Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationDimensions
Dimension Description
3.5" x 5.5"Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Dieter, Ruth Edith Engstrom, West Chicago Café, Lyon's Department StoreRelated Places
Place
Road
Main StreetCity
West ChicagoState/Province
IllinoisCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLocation
West Chicago Water TowerGeneral Notes
Note
Was Titled Photograph #137 (auto-assigned) when uploaded from Past Perfect. Originally item was cataloged with two others (1999.79.37 and 1999.79.44) but was separated 10/23/2023 JP. Original record also read "See also: 1984.99.3, 1989.18.1, 1986.50.22, 1995.70.35, and 2001.4.1."