Postcard of Woolf Brothers Department Store
Central Business Districts -- Kansas -- Lawrence
Postcard with a black and white photograph of the Woolf Brothers Department Store on the front. Photograph depicts the inside of the store. At the bottom of the photograph "Woolf Brothers Lawrence, Kans." is printed in white ink. A white border is around the entire photograph. On the back is a not to Mr. Tom and Webb Woodward in Topeka, Kansas from Ben Bont in Denver, Colorado. Postmarked September 8, 1929. Note by Sally Postma states that Wendell Holmes was the manager of the store in 1929. Information on when and from whom the postcard was acquired is on the back, 11/29/1989 from Frank Wood.
We believe that this item has no known US copyright restrictions. The item may be subject to rights of privacy, rights of publicity and other restrictions. We encourage anyone who may have more information about our items to contact us at custserv@lawrencepubliclibrary.org.
1023 Massachusetts Street (Lawrence, Kan.)
Sally & Charline Fitzpatrick at Monticello Academy
Postcard of a Building after the 1911 Tornado
Postcard with a black and white photograph of a building after the 1911 tornado on the front. Photograph is a close up of a building that is severely damaged with piles of debris in front of it. On the back "1911" is written in pencil. Information on when the postcard was acquired is on the back, 10/30/1996.
Postcard of the Ice Plant after the 1911 Tornado
Postcard with a black and white photograph of the ice plant after the 1911 tornado on the the front. Photograph shows a man standing on a piece of debris in front of the damage ice plant. Another man is standing on the ground to the right. At the bottom left side "Ice Plant Tornado Lawrence KS. 4/12/1911 2" is printed in white ink. Information on when and where the postcard was acquired is on the back, 6/14/1997 from Detlon.
Postcard with a black and white photograph of a building after the 1911 tornado. Building is similar to the ice plant. Photograph shows a building severely damaged by the tornado with debris going through the roof. Two men are standing on the building amongst the debris. A white border is around the entire photograph.
Postcard of the Iron Foundry after the 1911 Tornado
Postcard with a black and white photograph of the iron foundry after the 1911 tornado on the front. Photograph shows a large amount of debris is in the foreground, the building in the background is missing a wall. A wooden building is leaning against another building. At the middle of the photograph "[W]reck of foundry Lawrence KS. 4/12/1911" is printed in white ink. At the right side "Tornado" is printed in white ink. Information on when and where the postcard was acquired is on the back, 6/14/1997 from Detlon.
Postcard of North Lawrence after the 1911 Tornado
Postcard with a black and white photograph of an area in North Lawrence after the 1911 tornado. Photograph shows four men standing on debris in the foreground and a woman with three children standing in a destroyed house in the background. At the bottom of the photograph is a black strip with "8986A A View in North Lawrence, Kans." typed in white ink. A white border is around the entire photograph. On the back in the middle "Mfgd. by M.L. Zercher Book and Stationary Co. Topeka, Kansas" is typed sideways in black ink. Information on when the postcard was acquired is on the back, 10/30/1976.
M.L Zercher Book and Stationary Co., manufacturer
Postcard with a black and white photograph of an area in North Lawrence after the 1911 tornado. Photograph shows the several men looking into a house that is missing it's front wall. Debris is around them. At the bottom of the photograph "993 Results of Wind Storm Apr 12 1911 North Lawrence Kans." is printed in white ink.
Postcard of Lawrence after the 1911 Tornado
Postcard with a black and white photograph of an area in Lawrence after the 1911 tornado. Photograph shows several people standing in front of severely damaged houses. Chickens are standing throughout the photograph. At the bottom of the photograph "Lawrence Kansas Tornado. 4/12/'11." is printed in white ink. A white border is around the entire photograph. Information on when and from whom the postcard was acquired is on the back, 10/22/1983 from Bell W .
Postcard of Missouri Street after the 1911 Tornado
Postcard with a black and white photograph of Missouri Street residence after the 1911 tornado. Photograph shows several people standing on the debris of houses. Across the middle of the photograph "Hecks on Missouri St. After Tornado Lawrence Ks. 4/12/1911" is printed in white ink. Above "12" is "5" printed in white ink. Information on when and where the postcard was acquired is on the back, 6/14/1997 from Detlor. Note, there is no individual with the name of Heck's living on Missouri Street at this time.
Postcard with a black and white photograph of a residence on Missouri Street after the 1911 tornado on the front. Photograph shows three women and a young girl walking in front a severely damaged house. A young boy is climbing on the one of the leaning walls. Two women are coming around the house's corner on the left side. A white border is on the left side. On the back "Heck? Missouri St. 4-12-11" is written in pencil. Information on when the postcard was acquired is on the back, 10/25/2000.
Postcard with a black and white photograph of a residence on Missouri Street after the 1911 tornado. Photograph shows a severely damaged house in the center with another damaged house to the left. Several adults and children are standing on debris in front of the house on the left. Across the bottom "4/12/1911 Missouri St. After Tornado Lawrence Ks 10." is printed in white ink.
Postcard with a black and white photograph of a residence in North Lawrence after the 1911 tornado. Photograph shows four men standing in front of a destroyed house. Furniture and debris surround the house. At the bottom "Tornado N. Lawrence Ks. 4/12/1911 18" is printed in white ink. Information on when and where the postcard was acquired is on the back, 6/14/1997 from Detlon.
Postcard with a black and white photograph of a residence in North Lawrence after the 1911 tornado. Photograph shows four men standing in front of a destroyed house. Furniture and debris surround the house. At the bottom of the photograph is a black strip with "8978A Another Tornado Scene in N. Lawrence, Kans." is typed in white ink. A white border is around the entire photograph. On the back of the postcard in the middle "Mfgd. by M.L. Zercher Book and Stationery Co. Topeka, Kansas" is typed sideways in black ink.
Postcard with a black and white photograph of a residence in Lawrence after the 1911 tornado on the front. In the photograph a man is standing in the middle in a pile of debris. At the bottom left of the photograph "Tornado Lawrence Kans 4/12/11" is printed in white ink. At the right side is a signature printed in white ink. A white border is around the entire photograph. On the back is a note about keeping the postcard to show people in Harper. Information on when and from whom the postcard was acquired is on the back, 5/23/2003 from Jim Taylor in Lenexa.
Postcard with a black and white photograph of a residence in Lawrence after the 1911 tornado on the front. In the photograph there are two houses in the background on their sides. Debris is in the foreground. A white border is around the entire photograph. Information on when and from whome the postcard was acquired is on the back, 10/21/1983 from Bell W.
Postcard with a black and white photograph of an area in North Lawrence after the 1911 tornado on the front. The photograph shows a dirt road in the center with damaged houses in the background. Tree debris covers the ground. At the bottom "Tornado N. Lawrence Ks. 4/12/1911 16." is printed in white ink.
Postcard with a black and white photograph of a residence in Lawrence after the 1911 tornado on the front. Photograph shows a destroyed house on the right. There the side of a barn on the left side. In the background is a damaged house. A white border is around the entire photograph. Information on when the postcard was acquired is on the back, 10/15/2002.
Postcard of the Lawrence Paper Company after the 1911 Tornado
Postcard with a black and white photograph of the Lawrence Paper Company after the 1911 tornado on the front. In the photograph part of the roof and side is gone from the building. Debris sits in the foreground. A white border is around the entire photograph. On the back information about the photograph location is written in pencil, states that the building is the paper mill after the tornado. Information on when the postcard was acquired is on the back, 10/25/2002.
Postcard with a black and white photograph of a woman on the front. Photograph is from Thompson Studios in Lawrence, Kansas as indicated by the stamp at the bottom of the right side. There is nothing to indicate who the woman is. Information on when the postcard was acquired is on the back, 10/25/1987.
Universities and colleges -- Kansas -- Lawrence
Postcard with a black and white photograph of the Beat Drake Rally parade on the front. Photograph depicts several men lined up on a street. At the back of the line a cart is being pulled that has a large duck on it. At the bottom of the photograph "Beat Drake Rally K.U. vs Drake 10-28-11" is written in white ink. A white border is around the entire photograph. On the back is information about the photgraph, the University of Kansas won 11 to 3 on November 28, 1911. Information on when and where the postcard was acquired is on the back, 5/24/1996 from KCPS.
Postcard with a black and white photograph of the Innes Building on the front. Photograph depicts the a building on a corner with horse drawn carriages on the streets near the building. At the bottom of the photograph "9817 A Innes Building, Lawrence, Kans." is printed in white ink. A white border is around the entire photograph. On the back in the middle "Mfgd. by M.L. Zercher Book Stationery Co., Topeka, Kansas" is printed sideways in black ink. On the back is a note written to Bessie Wieder in Carey, Colorado from J.H.W. in Lawrence, Kansas. Postcard October 191(?), bottom of the postmark is too faded to distinguish the year. Note Innes became Weaver's.
M.L. Zercher and Stationery Co., manufacturer
901 Massachusetts Street (Lawrence, Kan.)
Postcard with a colored image of Ward's Flower Shop on the front. Image is of the storefront, delivery car, and the greenhouse. A white border is around the entire image. On the bottom border "Ward's Flower Shop, 931 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, Kans." is printed in black ink. On the back along the left side "Pub. by S.H. Kress & Co." is printed sideways in green ink.
931 Massachusetts Street (Lawrence, Kan.)
Postcard with a colored image of the Ecke Building on the front. Image depicts the front and street side of the building. At the top of the image "Ecke Building, Lawrence, Kansas" is printed in red ink. At the top of the right side "1911" is written in pencil. On the back along the left side "10132 - Pub. by the M. & M. Novelty Co., Lawrence, Kas." is printed sideways in red ink. A note is written on the back to Miss Edma Hamilton in Wamego, Kansas from Fannie in Lawrence, Kansas. Note is about the Christmas Ball being held at Ecke Hall. Postmarked December 21, 1911. Note: Building now has Ingredient in it.
947 Massachusetts Street (Lawrence, Kan.)
Postcard with a black and white photograph of the Masonic Temple on the front. Photograph depicts the building's front and the side facing the street. At the top of the postcard "Masonic Temple, Lawrence, Kansas." is printed in pink ink. On the back in the middle "Black and White" is printed sideways in red ink.
1001 Massachusetts Street (Lawrence, Kan.)