Fink's Bazaar was located in the St. James Hotel building at Clinton Street and Iowa Avenue. This photo was taken ca. 1890. Further historical information is on the back of the postcard.
Ernest H. Ross was born about 1879, according to the 1910 Census. His wife was named Minnie, and they had a daughter named Marion. The residence was at 922 East Davenport Street. His business was insurance, real estate, and loans.
This building was located at the corner of East Washington and South Gilbert Streets. Postcard sent to Clark Louis, postmarked June 15, 1939. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
This building was located at the corner of East Washington and South Gilbert Streets. First postcard sent to G.J. Oppelt, postmarked August 1, 1928, Ben Franklin 1-cent stamp. Second postcard sent to G.H. Ryan, postmarked October 3, 1916, George…
This building was located at the corner of East Washington and South Gilbert Streets. First postcard sent to Othello Ray, postmarked January 31, 1913, Ben Franklin 1-cent stamp. Second postcard sent to Mary Jack, postmarked December 31, 1911, Ben…
This building was located at the corner of East Washington and South Gilbert Streets. Postcard sent to Dorothy Wiess, postmarked February 4, 1909. Ben Franklin 1-cent stamp.
The Elks building was located at the corner of East Washington and South Gilbert Streets. Postcard sent to Kit Steffy, postmarked June 21, 1910. Ben Franklin 1-cent stamp.
This building was located at the corner of East Washington and South Gilbert Streets. Postcard sent to Fred Barnett, postmarked June 16, 1915. George Washington 1-cent stamp.
Elizabeth Irish was the principal of a business college, living at 132 North Dodge Street, according to the 1910 Census. Her mother, Susanah A. Irish, also lived with her as well as several lodgers. She was born around the year 1865. The college was…