Woodstock (IL) Square Park and Spring House Postcard (with message)
Title
Woodstock (IL) Square Park and Spring House Postcard (with message)
Description
This photo is identical to the postcard entitled Woodstock Square Park Scene (with Green Frame). Since the postcard has the message on the front and space only for the address on the back, it is likely that the card was produced before 1907.
The Spring House dominates the scene with horses and wagons tied to the rope surrounding the Square park on Benton Street. There are people on the sidewalks. There is a fairly clear view of the fountain in the Spring House as well as the fountain in the middle of the Square.
The card is addressed to Jamie Brink, #54 Oakley Blvd., Chicago, c/o C. S. Brink. The message reads "To Aunt Allie & Jamie. We are all well. We miss Jamie but know he is in good hands and want him to stay as long as he is contented. Chrissa Schryver fell & broke her ankle Wed. With love from all from Papa." It is postmarked 1909.
The Spring House dominates the scene with horses and wagons tied to the rope surrounding the Square park on Benton Street. There are people on the sidewalks. There is a fairly clear view of the fountain in the Spring House as well as the fountain in the middle of the Square.
The card is addressed to Jamie Brink, #54 Oakley Blvd., Chicago, c/o C. S. Brink. The message reads "To Aunt Allie & Jamie. We are all well. We miss Jamie but know he is in good hands and want him to stay as long as he is contented. Chrissa Schryver fell & broke her ankle Wed. With love from all from Papa." It is postmarked 1909.
Source
Jim Keefe
Date
c1907
Collection
Citation
“Woodstock (IL) Square Park and Spring House Postcard (with message),” Woodstock Public Library Archives, accessed February 6, 2026, https://woodstockpubliclibraryarchives.omeka.net/items/show/1397.
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