G. W. Weaver & Son dry goods store, Center Square, Gettysburg, PA, 1909
- Card type
- Lithograph
About this postcard
A three-story red brick commercial block on Center Square carries a rooftop sign for G.W. Weaver & Son Dry Goods, with leafy street trees partly screening the facade. Horse-drawn wagons and buggies line the dirt street in front of the storefronts. The card advertises the business as "The Leaders, General Dry Goods Department Store," a claim aimed at the farm families and town customers who bought fabrics, clothing, and household goods there. Center Square was the commercial heart of Gettysburg, a market town that also drew visitors to its Civil War battlefield. The card was mailed to a Mrs. Jno. Miller in Seven Stars, showing how the store used postcards to advertise beyond town.
Postcard Details
Seven Stars
Postcard record
| Postmarked | , Gettysburg, PA |
|---|---|
| Condition | Good |
| Place addressed | Mrs Jno. Miller, Seven Stars |
| Stamp | 1c George Washington, green, issued 1909 |
| Stamp | 1c Benjamin Franklin, green, perforated on all sides |
| Notes | White border along bottom edge carrying the printed caption; slightly faded, flat printed color typical of chromolithograph cards. Postmark: GETTYSBURG, PA JUL 7 8:30 AM 1909. Divided-back card carrying a printed store advertisement; card stock toned and lightly stained, minor corner wear. |
Cite this card
G. W. Weaver & Son dry goods store, Center Square, Gettysburg, PA, 1909, postcard, c. 1909. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/g-w-weaver-son-dry-goods-store-center-square-gettysburg-pa-1. Accessed November 2, 2026.