More Local Post Cards

The post cards on this page, are grouped by location. Whenever the card has a postmark, I will put that date in the caption. Every post card listed on this website has the two-word POST CARD printed on the back side. Since these are vintage cards, I used the vintage designation post card, instead of the modern terminology postcard. Meadville, Pa. post cards are on the Meadville Post Card Page, and Saegertown, Pa. post cards are on the Saegertown Post Card Page.

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Adamsville

This is a novelty post card, saying it is from Adamsville, Penn. This shows the Adamsville 1915 cancellation mark.

Albion

State Street, Albion, Pa. The card was photographed by Harry H. Hamm, Meadville, Pa.

Atlantic

Postcard with Atlantic, Pa. cancellation.
This novelty post card has an Atlantic, Pa. 190(?) cancellation mark. (Crawford County)

Black Ash

Here is an early embossed post card from Black Ash, Pa. No date.

Bradford

The caption says: Kinzua Bridge, Bradford, Pa. Height 301 feet, Length 1200 feet.

Cambridge Springs

The caption says: Erie Depot, Cambridge Springs, Pa. Published by Harry H. Hamm, Erie, Pa.
The caption on this card says: Main Street, Cambridge Springs, Pa. It is postmarked Sep 13, 1906.
The caption says: 564 Cambridge Springs, Pa. Hurricane, Oct. 21 1909. Cor. Main & Mc Lellan Sts. T.S. Hanson, Residence. Postmarked 1909.
Caption: Effects of Tornado at Cambridge Springs, Pa. – Miller Cottage, corner Main and McClellan Sts. Published by Special Photo Co., Cambridge Springs, Pa.
The caption says: 565 Cambridge Springs, Pa. Hurricane, Oct 21, 1909. Rear of McLellan St.

October 21, 1909, Cambridge Springs experienced a damaging windstorm that only lasted a very short time. The three post cards immediately above, show three different views of the damage. One post card, calls it a tornado, and two post cards, refer to it as a hurricane. Hurricanes are tropical storms, so I tried to research the event to see what information I could find. One reference book refers to it as a cyclone, and online information, mentions both cyclone and tornado. From the localized damage shown, it looks like what happens when a tornado touches down. The next six post cards show the same event, and they were all published by The Loos Music Co., Cambridge Springs, Pa.

Caption: McClelland Street Looking Toward Riverside Hotel, Cambridge Springs, Pa.
Caption: Rear of Dr. Humphrey’s Residence and Elk and Blystone Cottages, Cambridge Springs, Pa.
The caption says: City Water Works looking from East Side, Cambridge Springs, Pa.
Caption: Main Street South From Dr. Humphrey’s Residence, Cambridge Springs, Pa.
Caption: Rear of McClelland Street, showing Franklin, Long and Laughlin Cottages, Cambridge Springs, Pa. This card is shown above, from a different publisher.
Caption: Grant Street Bridge, showing Iron Girders, Side Rail and Plank torn out, also destruction to Fair Ground Grove, Cambridge Springs, Pa.
The caption says: HOTEL RIVERSIDE, CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS, PA. This post card was printed in Pittsburgh, Pa.
The caption says: Tennis Court Riverside Hotel, Cambridge Springs, Pa. Postmarked August, 1914.
Caption: CANADIAN WINTER TOBOGGAN SLIDE, HOTEL RIVERSIDE, CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS, PA. Published by Wm. Baird, Cambridge Springs, Pa.
The caption says: Riverside Jerseys, Cambridge Springs, Pa. Published by H. Black, Cambridge Springs, Pa.
The caption says: Walk to Grey Springs, Cambridge Springs, Pa. Postmarked October, 1908.
The caption says: RIVERSIDE GOLF CLUBHOUSE. It has a promotion for Riverside, The Inn at Cambridge Springs, on the back. Postmarked Aug. 21, 1954.
The caption says: RIVERSIDE GOLF CLUBHOUSE, FROM 18TH GREEN. It has a promotion for Riverside, The Inn at Cambridge Springs, on the back.
The caption says: Hotel Bartlett, Cambridge Springs, Pa. New Management since Jan. 1st. 1909.
The caption says: Todd Hotel and Sanatarium [sic], Cambridge Springs, Pa. Postmarked Feb 26, 1903. One of many hotel choices at that time.
Caption: Fullerton Mineral Springs and Hotel Cambridge Springs, Pa. American and European Plans. W.A. David, Prop. Postmarked August, 1911.
The caption says: The Vanadium, FORMERLY The Rider, Cambridge Springs, Pa. Postmarked March, 1911.
Caption: VIEW FROM VANADIUM HOTEL, OF FAMOUS CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS, PA. ON ERIE RAILROAD.
The caption says: Along French Creek, Cambridge Springs, Pa. Published by H. Black, Cambridge Springs, Pa.
The caption says: On French Creek, Cambridge Springs, Pa. The boat’s name is “THELMA”.
Caption: Main Street Boatlanding, Cambridge Springs, Pa. Postmarked Aug. 2, 1916. A Harry Hamm, Erie, Pa. post card.
The caption says: Scene on French Creek, Cambridge Springs, Pa. Postmarked September 1, 1909.
The caption says: Bird’s-Eye View, Cambridge Springs, Pa. (A great way to see the relative locations.)

Canadohta Lake

Caption says: View of Canadohta Lake, near Titusville, Pa. It was distributed by Dunn Stationary and Supply, Titusville, Pa.
The caption says: Ruggles Park on Canadohta Lake, Pa. Postmarked Sept. 1, 1948.

Cochranton

The caption says: Adams Street looking East, Cochranton, Pa. The back says: Hart’s Series, Cochranton, Pa. No date.

The two images immediately below, show the front and back of a post card that was issued to celebrate the Cochranton, Pa. 1965 Centennial. The back of the card says: 100 YEARS 1865 COCHRANTON CENTENNIAL 1965 JUNE 19 – 25. DO YOU REMEMBER…. These old street scenes? The Old School House? The Old Covered Bridge? – We were very sorry that you could not be with us for our Celebration. We have a limited number of our Historical Programs that we will be glad to mail to you for 75¢ postpaid. S. D. NODLER, Chairman Hospitality Division. Made in U.S.A by Smock Paper Products Co., Cochranton, Pa.

Front of Cochranton post card described immediately above.
Back of Cochranton post card described immediately above.
The caption says: Hotel Burgess, Cochranton, Pa. Postmarked Oct. 9, 1907.

Conneaut Lake

Caption: Ice Boating on Conneaut Lake, Pa. A Harry H. Hamm, Erie, Pa. post card.
Caption: STEAMER “HELENA”, CONNEAUT LAKE, PA. Postmarked Aug. 5, 1924.
The caption says: READY FOR A RIDE AROUND CONNEAUT LAKE. Printed by the Star Co. Printers, Meadville, Pa. Postmarked Aug. 27, 1908.
The caption says: OAKLAND BEACH BOAT LANDING, CONNEAUT LAKE, PA. Postmarked Exposition, Pa. 1911. A good look at the excursion boat.
Caption: With Rod and Line at Conneaut Lake. Published by Crawford Journal, Meadville, Pa. Postmarked 1905.
Caption: Aerial Swing and Lake, Conneaut Lake, Pa. A Harry Hamm, Erie, Pa. post card. Postmarked Sept. 14, 1910.
Caption: Hotel Midway, Conneaut Lake, Pa. Published by W. W. Wilt Exposition Park, Conneaut Lake, Pa. and Franklin, Pa. Postmarked Exposition Park, 1911.
Caption: Water Sports at Conneaut Lake Park Meadville, Pa. Published by Gilmore Stationery Store, Meadville, Pa. Postmarked Oct. 2, 1945.
The caption says: Boating on Conneaut Lake Inlet. Published by W.W. Wilt, Exposition Park, Conneaut Lake, Pa. and Franklin, Pa.

Conneautville

Hotel Power postcard Cpnneaurville, Pa.
Here is a real picture post card of Hotel Power Conneautville, Pa. Postmarked JAN 2, 1907.
Peniel Holiness Camp Conneautville, Pa. potcard.
PENIEL HOLINESS CAMP-GROUND CONNEAUTVILLE, PA. H.E. Ellsworth Meadville, Pa. post card. DEC 30, 1922.
The caption says: CHAIR FACTORY, CONNEAUTVILLE, PA. Published by Harry H. Hamm, Erie, Pa.
See text below.

The image above, has a group picture of government issued postal cards sent to Conneautville, Pa. They all have the same front. The top left card shows the front. They have been professionally printed on the back. The bottom left card was printed by Conneautville Independent Printing House and is from Union Council No. 8, Royal Templars of Temperence, April 16, 1883. The cards on the right are from the Equitable Aides Union, 1882 and 1883.

Edinboro

Caption: 227-Meadville St. looking towards the square, Edinboro, Pa.
The caption says: MEADVILLE STREET, EDINBORO, PA.
The caption says: Normal Hall, Edinboro, Pa. Postmarked June 1907.

Erie

The caption says: MOOSE DAY ERIE PA. It shows the members of the Meadville, Pa. Moose Lodge marching in the parade. Printed by the Comet Studio, 918 State Street. Postmarked Erie, Pa. Oct. 24, 1910.

Exposition Park

Caption: Street Car Station, Exposition Park, Conneaut Lake, Pa. For more trolley post cards, see our Railroad and Trolley Items Page.
Caption: LOOKING NORTH FROM HOTEL CONNEAUT, EXPOSITION PARK, ON CONNEAUT LAKE, PA. Piblished by W.W. Wilt, Exposition Park, Pa.
The caption says: ON THE LAWN, EXPOSITION PARK, PA. It was published by the Crawford Journal Pub. Co., Meadville, Pa. There is no postmark.
Caption: RACE TRACK AND GRAND STAND, EXPOSITION PARK, PA. Printed by The Star Co. Printers, Meadville, Pa. Exposition Park postmark Aug. 3, 1908.
Caption: ON THE PIKE, EXPOSITION PARK, PA. The front says: CRAWFORD JOURNAL PUB CO MEADVILLE, PA. The back says: THE STAR CO. PRINTERS MEADVILLE, PA.
The caption says: STROLLING ALONG THE SHADY WALK, EXPOSITION PARK, PA. Postmarked EXPOSITION, PA. Aug. 20, 1908.

Franklin

The caption says: Liberty Street, Franklin, Pa.

Geneva

The caption says: MAIN ST. GENEVA, PA. This postcard was produced by H. E. Ellsworth, Meadville, Pa.

Greenville

Front of a professionally printed Private Mailing Card from Greenville National Bank, Greenville, Pa. Stamped Feb. 17, 1919.
Back of a professionally printed Private Mailing Card from Greenville National Bank, Greenville, Pa. Stamped Feb. 17, 1919.

Hydetown

The caption says: School Building Hydetown, Pa.

Linesville

The caption says: LINESVILLE, PA. Postmarked April, 1909.
Caption: NORTH SIDE ERIE STREET, LINESVILLE, PA. Postmarked Oct. 7, 191?.

Little Cooley

The caption says: Parsonage Little Cooley, Pa. No date.

Mosiertown

This is a novelty post card, saying it is from Mosiertown. This shows the Mosiertown, Pa. 1908 cancellation mark.

New Richmond

Caption: John Brown’s Tannery, Built 1826. On the back it says this building is located at: New Richmond, Crawford Co., Pa.

Oil City

The caption says: OC-61 View of Oil City, Pa., from South Side. There is no postmark date.

Punxsutawney

The caption says: Troop D., State Constabulary, Punxsutawney, Pa. Postmarked May 27, 1911.

Riceville

The caption says: RICEVILLE, PA. No postmark.

Sheakleyville

Front of a government issued postal card that has been professionally printed on the back. It is from the Norman Lodge No. 1640, K. of H., Sheakleyville, Pa. Dated Sept. 18, 1886. It also has the order’s embossed seal.
Back of a government issued postal card that has been professionally printed on the back. It is from the Norman Lodge No. 1640, K. of H., Sheakleyville, Pa. Dated Sept. 18, 1886. It also has the order’s embossed seal.

Spartansburg

Private Mailing Card caption: MAIN ST. SPARTANSBURG, PA. Postmarked Jan. 19, 1907.
The caption says: MAIN STREET, SPARTANSBURG, PA.

Springboro

The caption says: Dr. Sheldon’s Sanitarium, Springboro, Pa. The next image has a slightly different angle.
Caption: DR. SHELDON’S SANITARIUM, SPRINBORO, [sic] PA. Published by Cooper Bros. Co., Edinboro, Pa.
The caption says: Lake Neva, Springboro, Pa.

Teepleville

The caption says: M. E. Church, Parsonage & Town Hall – G. E. Jervis’ Store & Dwelling – Teepleville, Penna.

Titusville

Thompson's Pharmacy Titusville, Pa. postcard.
Thompson’s Drug Store, Titusville, Pa. Postmarked JUL 20, 1921.
The caption says: Washington Street, looking South, Titusville, Pa. A nice real-picture post card.
postcard titusville, Pa. west spring street
West Spring Street looking East from Perry Street, Titusville, Pa. Text dated 1912. Pub. by Cohn & Oakleaf, Titusville, Pa.
The caption says: Perry and Union Streets, Titusville, Pa. Published by Cohn & Oakleaf, Titusville, Pa.
Caption on the back: Part of SHOPPING AREA of Titusville, Pa., State route 8, 27 & 98 (and more) circa. 1960s.
Here is a flood scene in Titisville, Pa. Cancellation date July 14, 1913. You can see Schneible’s Meat Market on the left. The address for them in the 1918 City Directory, is 304 S. Franklin.

Townville

Real picture post card of Main Street, Townville, Pa. Postmarked Townville, Pa. Dec. 26, (can’t make out the year).

Union City

Caption: OLD HIGH SCHOOL, UNION CITY, PA. 124 C.A. McLEAN PUB. Postmarked 1907.
The caption says: LITTLE FRENCH CREEK, UNION CITY, PA. It is postmarked Jun 30, 1907.
Caption: Home National Bank, Union City, Pa. Published by John S. Steves & Co., Union City, Pa.

Venango

The caption says: Cussewago Street, looking east Venango, Pa. Postmarked Feb, 11, 190(?).
The caption says: View on French Creek. Venango, Pa. Postmarked March, 1911. This was when it was still a dirt road.
Here is the back of a calendar post card from H.H. Boyle & Son Department Store, Venango, Pa. The front side is below.
Here is the front of a calendar post card from H.H. Boyle & Son Department Store, Venango, Pa. December 1910.

Waterford

The caption says: Main St., Waterford, Pa. No postmark,

Woodcock

The caption says: SCHULTZ STORE WOODCOCK, PA. Postmarked Dec, 2, 1912.

Woodcock Creek Lake

The caption (on the back) says: WOODCOCK CREEK LAKE, between Routes 77 & 86 north of Meadville and east of Saegertown, Pennsylvania, a beautiful recreational area. Postmarked September 15, 1976.

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