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    Postcards, then and now

    Stand where the photographer stood

    Old postcards of Cassopolis, from the days of wagons to the first motor cars. Each one was taken from a spot you can still stand on. Find it, take the same picture today, and send it to us: we will set your photograph beside the old one here, with your name on it.

    West side of Broadway, looking south, Cassopolis, on an old postcard.
    West side of Broadway, looking south. A Yerty postcard. The photographer stood on Broadway with the stores of the west side on the right. Find it on the 1860 plan →
    Broadway in the days of wagons, Cassopolis, on an old postcard.
    Broadway in the days of wagons. Horses and wagons on the main street, the store fronts close together. Find it on the 1860 plan →
    Carriages drawn up on Broadway, Cassopolis, on an old postcard.
    Carriages drawn up on Broadway. A row of buggies at the hitching rail: a market day, or a meeting. Find it on the 1860 plan →
    Broadway when the first cars came, Cassopolis, on an old postcard.
    Broadway when the first cars came. Early motor cars among the last of the buggies. Find it on the 1860 plan →
    A Cassopolis street, early 1900s, Cassopolis, on an old postcard.
    A Cassopolis street, early 1900s. Which street is it? The trees, the walks and the buildings are the clues. Find it on the 1860 plan →
    The road to town, Cassopolis, on an old postcard.
    The road to town. The way in from the country. Where did it come in, and is the road still there? Find it on the 1860 plan →

    How to rephotograph a postcard

    1. Find the spot. Line up two things that have not moved, a corner of a building and a street, and walk until they sit in the picture the way they sit on the card.
    2. Match the height. Most old postcards were taken from about head height; some from an upstairs window. Hold the camera where the photographer’s eye was.
    3. Match the lens. Use your phone’s ordinary camera, not the wide one, and do not zoom.
    4. Stay safe and on public ground. Never step into the road for a shot, and never go onto private property without leave.
    5. Send it in to research@projectscroll.com, saying which card and when you took it. By sending it you let us show it here with your name.

    The pictures are taken from old postcards of Cassopolis. Each was published before 1931, or published without a copyright notice, and is in the public domain in the United States. The pairings will be added as readers send them in.

    Then and now

    Drag the slider to move between the old postcard and the same spot today.

    Cass Co. Court House, Cassopolis, Mich, today, photographed by rossograph
    Cass Co. Court House, Cassopolis, Mich, on the old postcard
    Cass Co. Court House, Cassopolis, Mich: the old card on the left, today on the right. Photograph by rossograph, 7 June 2017, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (lined up with the postcard).

    Add the next pair. Take the same picture as one of these postcards, from the same spot, and send it in. Your photograph will go here beside the old one, with your name under it.

    The valley on old postcards and photographs

    121 more views of the towns of the St. Joseph River valley, from Cassopolis to Michigan City: main streets, depots, courthouses, libraries, hotels, mills, fairs and parades, most of them between 1900 and 1930. Each one links to the library or archive that holds it. Press a picture to see it full size.

    Cass County, Michigan

    Cassopolis

    Birds Eye State St. East, Cassopolis, Mich, on an old postcard
    Birds Eye State St. East, Cassopolis, Mich · 1910, O. L. Yerty Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Looking S.E. From Court House, Cassopolis, Mich, on an old postcard
    Looking S.E. From Court House, Cassopolis, Mich · 1909, O. L. Yerty Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Broadway Looking South, Cassopolis, Mich, on an old postcard
    Broadway Looking South, Cassopolis, Mich · 1909, J. Inbody Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    W. Side Main St. North, Cassopolis, Mich, on an old postcard
    W. Side Main St. North, Cassopolis, Mich · 1909, O. L. Yerty Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Cass Co. Court House, Cassopolis, Mich, on an old postcard
    Cass Co. Court House, Cassopolis, Mich · 1910 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Public Library, Cassopolis, Mich, on an old postcard
    Public Library, Cassopolis, Mich · 1914, C. R. Childs Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Michigan Central Depot, Cassopolis, Mich, on an old postcard
    Michigan Central Depot, Cassopolis, Mich · 1908 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    M.C. Depot, Cassopolis, Mich, on an old postcard
    M.C. Depot, Cassopolis, Mich · 1912 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    The Colonial Opera House, Cassopolis, Mich, on an old postcard
    The Colonial Opera House, Cassopolis, Mich · 1913 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Hotel Goodwin, Cassopolis, Mich, on an old postcard
    Hotel Goodwin, Cassopolis, Mich · 1916, C. R. Childs Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    M.E. Church, Cassopolis, Mich, on an old postcard
    M.E. Church, Cassopolis, Mich · 1909, O. L. Yerty Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Men building the Cass County Pioneer Cabin, Cassopolis, Michigan, on an old postcard
    Men building the Cass County Pioneer Cabin, Cassopolis, Michigan · 1923 Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library · source
    Forest Hall, Diamond Lake, Cassopolis, on an old postcard
    Forest Hall, Diamond Lake, Cassopolis · 1909, O. L. Yerty Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Hotel Goodwin, Cassopolis, Mich., on an old postcard
    Hotel Goodwin, Cassopolis, Mich. · about 1908–1916, O. L. Yerty, Cassopolis Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Court House, Cassopolis, Mich., on an old postcard
    Court House, Cassopolis, Mich. · about 1908–1916, O. L. Yerty, Cassopolis Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Co, Cassopolis, Mich., on an old postcard
    Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Co, Cassopolis, Mich. · about 1908–1916, O. L. Yerty, Cassopolis Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Race Track at Cassopolis, Mich., on an old postcard
    Race Track at Cassopolis, Mich. · about 1905–1918 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Cassopolis Jail, on an old postcard
    Cassopolis Jail · about 1907–1915 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    High School, Cassopolis, Mich., on an old postcard
    High School, Cassopolis, Mich. · about 1935–1950 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    R.E.A. Bldg., Cassopolis, Mich., on an old postcard
    R.E.A. Bldg., Cassopolis, Mich. · about 1939–1950 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Building the Pioneer Log Cabin, Cassopolis, Michigan, May 23 to June 20, 1923, on an old postcard
    Building the Pioneer Log Cabin, Cassopolis, Michigan, May 23 to June 20, 1923 · 1923 Private collection; scan shared online
    Building the Pioneer Log Cabin, Cassopolis, Mich., on an old postcard
    Building the Pioneer Log Cabin, Cassopolis, Mich. · 1923 Private collection; scan shared online
    Main Street (now Broadway) looking south, Cassopolis, Mich., on an old postcard
    Main Street (now Broadway) looking south, Cassopolis, Mich. · about 1905–1912 Private collection; scan shared online
    Road to Town, Cassopolis, Mich., on an old postcard
    Road to Town, Cassopolis, Mich. · about 1908–1915 Private collection; scan shared online
    Mich. Central Depot, Cassopolis, Mich., on an old postcard
    Mich. Central Depot, Cassopolis, Mich. · about 1907–1915 Private collection; scan shared online

    Dowagiac

    Beckwith Building, Dowagiac, Mich, on an old postcard
    Beckwith Building, Dowagiac, Mich · 1912, C. R. Childs Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    M.C. R.R. Station, Dowagiac, Mich, on an old postcard
    M.C. R.R. Station, Dowagiac, Mich · 1910, Will P. Canaan Co. Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    M. C. Railway and Drill Works, Dowagiac, Mich, on an old postcard
    M. C. Railway and Drill Works, Dowagiac, Mich · 1912 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Our New Fire Truck, Homecoming Aug. 1912, Dowagiac, Mich, on an old postcard
    Our New Fire Truck, Homecoming Aug. 1912, Dowagiac, Mich · 1912 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Roosevelt Special, March 30th 1912, on an old postcard
    Roosevelt Special, March 30th 1912 · 1912, Oscar C. Haight Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Monument Day, Dowagiac, Mich, on an old postcard
    Monument Day, Dowagiac, Mich · 1908 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    M.C. Park, Dowagiac, Mich, on an old postcard
    M.C. Park, Dowagiac, Mich · 1909, Sherwood & Burlingame Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Water Works, Dowagiac, Mich, on an old postcard
    Water Works, Dowagiac, Mich · 1909, Sherwood & Burlingame Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Dowagiac High School at Oak St. 1914, on an old postcard
    Dowagiac High School at Oak St. 1914 · 1914, Oscar C. Haight Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Colby Milling Co., Dowagiac, Mich, on an old postcard
    Colby Milling Co., Dowagiac, Mich · 1913, C. R. Childs Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Hoop Factory Disaster May 26 - Dowagiac, Mich, on an old postcard
    Hoop Factory Disaster May 26 - Dowagiac, Mich · 1909 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Coal Fire, Round Oak, Dec. 1909, on an old postcard
    Coal Fire, Round Oak, Dec. 1909 · 1908 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Snow, Feb 22 1912, Dowagiac, Mich, on an old postcard
    Snow, Feb 22 1912, Dowagiac, Mich · 1912 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Front Street, looking north, Dowagiac, Mich, on an old postcard
    Front Street, looking north, Dowagiac, Mich · about 1930–45, Tichnor Brothers, Boston Boston Public Library, Tichnor Brothers Collection · source
    Mill and mill pond, Dowagiac, Mich, on an old postcard
    Mill and mill pond, Dowagiac, Mich · about 1930–45, Tichnor Brothers, Boston Boston Public Library, Tichnor Brothers Collection · source
    Dowagiac Central High School, Dowagiac, Mich, on an old postcard
    Dowagiac Central High School, Dowagiac, Mich · about 1930–45, Tichnor Brothers, Boston Boston Public Library, Tichnor Brothers Collection · source
    Sandy Beach Resort, Dewey Lake, Dowagiac, on an old postcard
    Sandy Beach Resort, Dewey Lake, Dowagiac · 1915, C. R. Childs Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Wiest's Resort, Indian Lake, Dowagiac, on an old postcard
    Wiest's Resort, Indian Lake, Dowagiac · 1912, C. R. Childs Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    New Round Oak Warehouse, Dowagiac, Mich., on an old postcard
    New Round Oak Warehouse, Dowagiac, Mich. · about 1910–1918 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    A View on N. Front St., Dowagiac, Mich., on an old postcard
    A View on N. Front St., Dowagiac, Mich. · about 1912–1918, C. R. Childs, Chicago Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source

    Edwardsburg

    Edwardsburg, Mich, on an old postcard
    Edwardsburg, Mich · 1907 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Public School, Edwardsburg, Mich, on an old postcard
    Public School, Edwardsburg, Mich · 1911, J. Inbody Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    High School, Edwardsburg, Mich, on an old postcard
    High School, Edwardsburg, Mich · 1909 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Elkhart St., Edwardsburg, Mich, on an old postcard
    Elkhart St., Edwardsburg, Mich · 1910, J. Inbody Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division · source
    Post office, Edwardsburg, Mich, on an old postcard
    Post office, Edwardsburg, Mich · 1910, J. Inbody Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division · source
    Public school, Edwardsburg, Mich, on an old postcard
    Public school, Edwardsburg, Mich · 1910, J. Inbody Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division · source
    Band concert, French's Hotel, Eagle Lake, on an old postcard
    Band concert, French's Hotel, Eagle Lake · 1912 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Grand Trunk Depot, Edwardsburg, Mich., on an old postcard
    Grand Trunk Depot, Edwardsburg, Mich. · about 1907–1915, James H. Pratt Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    E. Side Cass St., Edwardsburg, Mich., on an old postcard
    E. Side Cass St., Edwardsburg, Mich. · about 1907–1915 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    N. Side Chicago St. West, Edwardsburg, Mich., on an old postcard
    N. Side Chicago St. West, Edwardsburg, Mich. · about 1907–1915 Private collection; scan shared online

    Marcellus

    This is Main Street looking West, Marcellus, on an old postcard
    This is Main Street looking West, Marcellus · 1907 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Main St. Looking East, Marcellus, Mich, on an old postcard
    Main St. Looking East, Marcellus, Mich · 1912 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Main St. looking West, Marcellus, Mich, on an old postcard
    Main St. looking West, Marcellus, Mich · 1913, C. R. Childs Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    G. T. R. R. Station, Marcellus, Mich, on an old postcard
    G. T. R. R. Station, Marcellus, Mich · 1908 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Exchange Bank, Marcellus, Mich, on an old postcard
    Exchange Bank, Marcellus, Mich · 1911 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Harmony Chapel, July 4, 1908, Marcellus, Mich, on an old postcard
    Harmony Chapel, July 4, 1908, Marcellus, Mich · 1908 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Hayes Hotel, Fish Lake, Marcellus, on an old postcard
    Hayes Hotel, Fish Lake, Marcellus · about 1911 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source

    Vandalia

    State St., Vandalia, Mich, on an old postcard
    State St., Vandalia, Mich · 1909 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    State St. East, Vandalia, Mich, on an old postcard
    State St. East, Vandalia, Mich · 1913 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    M. C. Depot, Vandalia, Mich, on an old postcard
    M. C. Depot, Vandalia, Mich · 1913 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    The Old Mill, Vandalia, Mich., on an old postcard
    The Old Mill, Vandalia, Mich. · about 1908–1918 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Cor. State and Main St., Vandalia, Mich., on an old postcard
    Cor. State and Main St., Vandalia, Mich. · about 1907–1915 Private collection; scan shared online
    R.R. Station, Vandalia, Mich. (the water tower), on an old postcard
    R.R. Station, Vandalia, Mich. (the water tower) · about 1907–1915 Private collection; scan shared online
    R.R. Station, Vandalia, Mich. (a train at the platform), on an old postcard
    R.R. Station, Vandalia, Mich. (a train at the platform) · about 1907–1915 Private collection; scan shared online

    The villages

    First Baptist Church, Union, Mich., Nov. 20, 1910, on an old postcard
    First Baptist Church, Union, Mich., Nov. 20, 1910 · 1910 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    G.T. Depot, Penn, Mich, on an old postcard
    G.T. Depot, Penn, Mich · 1911 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Adamsville Giants, July 4 1910, on an old postcard
    Adamsville Giants, July 4 1910 · 1910, George W. Mack Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    View of the lake from Christiana Tavern, Adamsville, on an old postcard
    View of the lake from Christiana Tavern, Adamsville · 1912 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Christiana Lake and the dance pavilion, "The Tavern", on an old postcard
    Christiana Lake and the dance pavilion, "The Tavern" · 1926 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source

    Southwest Michigan

    Niles

    Niles, Berrien County, Michigan (bird's-eye view), on an old postcard
    Niles, Berrien County, Michigan (bird's-eye view) · 1868, A. Ruger; Chicago Lithographing Co. Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division · source
    Main St., Niles, Mich., on an old postcard
    Main St., Niles, Mich. · about 1905–1915 Private collection; scan shared online

    Berrien Springs

    Old Berrien County Courthouse (engraving), on an old postcard
    Old Berrien County Courthouse (engraving) · 1880, D.W. Ensign & Co. none required · source

    Benton Harbor and St. Joseph

    Public Library, Benton Harbor, Mich, on an old postcard
    Public Library, Benton Harbor, Mich · 1905, The Rotograph Co., New York none required · source
    View of the Public Library in Benton Harbor, Michigan, on an old postcard
    View of the Public Library in Benton Harbor, Michigan · c.1911 (postmarked F, Burkhard Bros. Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library · source
    Grading and assorting peaches near Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, Michigan, on an old postcard
    Grading and assorting peaches near Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, Michigan · 1913 none required · source
    Benton Harbor Fruit and Vegetable Market, largest in the world, on an old postcard
    Benton Harbor Fruit and Vegetable Market, largest in the world · about 1930–45, Tichnor Brothers, Boston Boston Public Library, Tichnor Brothers Collection · source
    An orchard at its best, near Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, Mich, on an old postcard
    An orchard at its best, near Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, Mich · about 1930–45, Tichnor Brothers, Boston Boston Public Library, Tichnor Brothers Collection · source
    Whitcomb Hotel, St. Joseph, Michigan, on an old postcard
    Whitcomb Hotel, St. Joseph, Michigan · about 1930–45, Tichnor Brothers, Boston Boston Public Library, Tichnor Brothers Collection · source
    Spectators, Dempsey - Miske heavyweight championship fight, Labor Day, Sept. 6, 1920, Benton Harbor, Mich, on an old postcard
    Spectators, Dempsey - Miske heavyweight championship fight, Labor Day, Sept. 6, 1920, Benton Harbor, Mich · 1920, Wright & Koretke Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, Panoramic Photographs · source

    Coloma

    Dancing Pavilion at Paw Paw Lake, Mich, on an old postcard
    Dancing Pavilion at Paw Paw Lake, Mich · about 1900, G.C. Cross, publisher Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division · source
    Rose Inn and Rose Cottages, Paw Paw Lake Road, Coloma, Mich, on an old postcard
    Rose Inn and Rose Cottages, Paw Paw Lake Road, Coloma, Mich · about 1930–45, Tichnor Brothers, Boston Boston Public Library, Tichnor Brothers Collection · source

    Paw Paw

    Old Van Buren County Courthouse, Paw Paw (engraving), on an old postcard
    Old Van Buren County Courthouse, Paw Paw (engraving) · 1880, D.W. Ensign & Co. none required · source

    South Haven

    Avery Beach Hotel, South Haven, Mich, on an old postcard
    Avery Beach Hotel, South Haven, Mich · between 1890 and 1901, Detroit Publishing Co. Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, Detroit Publishing Company Collection · source
    Black River, South Haven, Mich, on an old postcard
    Black River, South Haven, Mich · between 1900 and 1905, Detroit Publishing Co. Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, Detroit Publishing Company Collection · source
    Avery Beach Hotel, South Haven, Mich. Destroyed by Fire, Sept. 11th, 1907, on an old postcard
    Avery Beach Hotel, South Haven, Mich. Destroyed by Fire, Sept. 11th, 1907 · 1907, The Art Post Card Co.; A.J. Lewis Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division · source

    Three Rivers

    Sheffield Car Co. works, Three Rivers, Mich., U.S.A, on an old postcard
    Sheffield Car Co. works, Three Rivers, Mich., U.S.A · between 1890 and 1910, Detroit Publishing Co. Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, Detroit Publishing Company Collection · source
    Rocky River, 3 Rivers, Mich, on an old postcard
    Rocky River, 3 Rivers, Mich · 1907 Tinder Collection, Clements Library, University of Michigan · source
    Main Street looking south, Three Rivers, Michigan, on an old postcard
    Main Street looking south, Three Rivers, Michigan · about 1930–45, Tichnor Brothers, Boston Boston Public Library, Tichnor Brothers Collection · source

    Constantine

    St. Joe River, Constantine, Michigan, on an old postcard
    St. Joe River, Constantine, Michigan · about 1914 none required · source
    St. Joseph River Bridge, Constantine, Mich, on an old postcard
    St. Joseph River Bridge, Constantine, Mich · about 1944 none required · source

    White Pigeon

    Steam Shovel at Work on Paper Mill Track, White Pigeon, Mich., on an old postcard
    Steam Shovel at Work on Paper Mill Track, White Pigeon, Mich. · about 1905–1915 Private collection; scan shared online

    Kalamazoo

    Main Street looking west, Kalamazoo, Mich, on an old postcard
    Main Street looking west, Kalamazoo, Mich · about 1906, Souvenir Post Card Co., New York none required · source
    North Burdick Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan, on an old postcard
    North Burdick Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan · 1908, Star Paper Company, Kalamazoo none required · source
    Public library, Kalamazoo, Michigan / Patton & Fisher, Architects, on an old postcard
    Public library, Kalamazoo, Michigan / Patton & Fisher, Architects · 1891, Patton & Fisher, architects Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division · source

    Northern Indiana

    South Bend and Mishawaka

    Springbrook Park, South Bend, Ind, on an old postcard
    Springbrook Park, South Bend, Ind · about 1910, The Indiana News Company St. Joseph County Public Library (South Bend, IN) · source
    Michigan Street, north from Washington Street, South Bend, Indiana, on an old postcard
    Michigan Street, north from Washington Street, South Bend, Indiana · about 1930–45, Tichnor Brothers, Boston Boston Public Library, Tichnor Brothers Collection · source
    Oliver Hotel, South Bend, Indiana, on an old postcard
    Oliver Hotel, South Bend, Indiana · before 1917, E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee none required · source
    City Hall, Mishawaka, Ind., Mayor Herzog, on an old postcard
    City Hall, Mishawaka, Ind., Mayor Herzog · 1910 Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division · source

    Elkhart

    North Main St., Elkhart, Ind, on an old postcard
    North Main St., Elkhart, Ind · 1915, J. Inbody Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division · source
    L.S. & M.S. Depot, Elkhart, Ind, on an old postcard
    L.S. & M.S. Depot, Elkhart, Ind · 1915, J. Inbody Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division · source
    Chautauqua, Elkhart, Ind, on an old postcard
    Chautauqua, Elkhart, Ind · 1912, J. Inbody Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division · source
    Hump pusher, L.S. & M.S. R. R., Elkhart, Ind, on an old postcard
    Hump pusher, L.S. & M.S. R. R., Elkhart, Ind · 1912, J. Inbody, Elkhart, Ind. Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division · source

    Goshen

    Court House, Goshen, Ind, on an old postcard
    Court House, Goshen, Ind · 1912, J. Inbody Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division · source
    Hotel Hascall, Goshen, Ind, on an old postcard
    Hotel Hascall, Goshen, Ind · 1911, J. Inbody Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division · source
    Public library, Goshen, Ind, on an old postcard
    Public library, Goshen, Ind · 1911, J. Inbody Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division · source
    Main St. north from Washington St., Goshen, Ind, on an old postcard
    Main St. north from Washington St., Goshen, Ind · 1911, J. Inbody Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division · source
    Goshen, Ind., dedication, Rogers Band Park, on an old postcard
    Goshen, Ind., dedication, Rogers Band Park · 1908, Parfitt Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division · source
    "The prize winners" in the Elkhart County corn contest held at Goshen, Ind., Nov. 30, 1907, on an old postcard
    "The prize winners" in the Elkhart County corn contest held at Goshen, Ind., Nov. 30, 1907 · 1908, Parfitt Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division · source
    Fire on Main Street, Goshen, Indiana, Dec. 18, 1906, on an old postcard
    Fire on Main Street, Goshen, Indiana, Dec. 18, 1906 · 1906-12-18 Indiana State Library · source

    Bristol

    St. Joe River bridge, Bristol, Ind, on an old postcard
    St. Joe River bridge, Bristol, Ind · 1912, J. Inbody Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division · source

    La Porte

    Dancing pavillion, Bluffside Beach, Pine Lake, La Porte, Ind, on an old postcard
    Dancing pavillion, Bluffside Beach, Pine Lake, La Porte, Ind · 1912, J. Inbody Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division · source
    Hotel Rumely, La Porte, Indiana, on an old postcard
    Hotel Rumely, La Porte, Indiana · about 1930–45, Tichnor Brothers, Boston Boston Public Library, Tichnor Brothers Collection · source

    Michigan City

    Grand Opera House, Michigan City, Indiana, on an old postcard
    Grand Opera House, Michigan City, Indiana · 1907 Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division · source
    Franklin St. North Market, Michigan City, Ind, on an old postcard
    Franklin St. North Market, Michigan City, Ind · 1906 Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division · source
    Hoosier Slide, Michigan City, Ind, on an old postcard
    Hoosier Slide, Michigan City, Ind · 1907, F. W. Woolworth Co.; printed by Curt Teich none required · source
    Stairway to Observation Tower, Washington Park, Michigan City, Ind, on an old postcard
    Stairway to Observation Tower, Washington Park, Michigan City, Ind · about 1930–45, Tichnor Brothers, Boston Boston Public Library, Tichnor Brothers Collection · source

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