Adelbert College, Cleveland, Ohio, circa 1905

Subject: Schools & Universities
Card type: Printed photo
Date: c. 1915 (White Border)

Back of Adelbert College, Cleveland, Ohio, circa 1905, c. 1915 printed photo postcard — Back

About this postcard

The card is captioned "Adelbert College, Cleveland, O." and shows a large, multi-story collegiate building with a central tower, chimneys, and rows of windows, set behind a lawn and trees. Adelbert College was the men's undergraduate college of Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, named for Adelbert Stone, son of industrialist Amasa Stone. It later became part of Case Western Reserve University.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Monday Dear Mama, I miss you very much. I am all done with my black. The needle broke I suppose you are having a good time. Grandpa did not work this afternoon. From Sottie.

Addressed to

Mrs. H. M. Farrand

Hammond, IN

Postcard record

Condition	Good
Place addressed	Mrs. H. M. Farrand, St. Margaret's Hostel, Hammond, IN
Place depicted	Adelbert College, Cleveland, OH
Place mentioned	Cleveland, OH
Stamp	1c George Washington, green, perforated on all sides
Notes	Black-and-white halftone print; rounded corners, edge wear, and foxing/spotting in the sky; image printed to the edge with no white border. Postmark: CLEVELAND, OHIO FEB 23 12 M STA. C. Divided-back "Post Card" stock with 1¢ green Franklin stamp; year not legible in the cancel. Cream stock, light soiling and ink smudges.

Cite this card

Adelbert College, Cleveland, Ohio, circa 1905, postcard, c. 1915. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/adelbert-college-cleveland-ohio-circa-1905. Accessed October 24, 2026.