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Douglas Monument, Chicago, Illinois

Subjects
Monuments & MemorialsPublic Parks & Commons
Card type
Lithograph
Date
c. 1907 (Golden Age)
Front of Douglas Monument, Chicago, Illinois, The New York Postal Card Co., IL, USA, c. 1907 lithograph postcard
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Back of Douglas Monument, Chicago, Illinois, The New York Postal Card Co., IL, USA, c. 1907 lithograph postcard
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About this subject

A tall commemorative column topped by a bronze statue of Stephen A. Douglas rises from a stone base in a grassy park. Slender trees with pale spring foliage frame the monument, and brick buildings line the street behind it.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Dear Sara, I received your card and was very glad to hear from you. This time I will write you a few lines. I hope you are well. I am well. Hoping to hear from you soon. I remain your friend, Mrs. Emma Rice 1822 N. 6th St. Philadelphia, Pa.

PublisherThe New York Postal Card Co.
58-A DOUGLAS MONUMENT, CHICAGO Leonard Volk, Sculptor. Situated at the foot of 35th St., facing Lake Michigan. --- Post Card THIS SPACE FOR CORRESPONDENCE THIS SPACE FOR THE ADDRESS THE NEW YORK POSTAL CARD CO., CHICAGO
PostmarkedClark St Station, November 12, 1910
Stamp
Addressed to
Sara Cinnamon

Rutland, Illinois

Postcard record

Postmarked, Clark St Station
Series58-A
ConditionGood
Place addressedSara Cinnamon, Rutland, IL
Place depictedThe New York Postal Card Co., Chicago, IL
Stamp1c Benjamin Franklin, green, issued 1930
NotesWhite border along the bottom carrying the printed caption; visible halftone/lithographic dot texture; scattered dark specks and light soiling in the sky area; slight corner wear. Postmark: CLARK ST NOV 12 1910. Divided-back card ("THIS SPACE FOR CORRESPONDENCE" / "THIS SPACE FOR THE ADDRESS"); imprint of The New York Postal Card Co., Chicago. 1-cent green Franklin stamp; light toning and edge wear.

Cite this card

Douglas Monument, Chicago, Illinois, postcard, c. 1907. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/douglas-monument-chicago-illinois. Accessed October 5, 2026.