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John Ball Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Subjects
Lakes & PondsPublic Parks & Commons
Card type
Lithograph
Date
c. 1902 (Undivided Back)
Front of John Ball Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan, c. 1902 lithograph postcard
Front
Back of John Ball Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan, c. 1902 lithograph postcard
Back

About this subject

View in John Ball Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan, showing a circular pond with a tall foliage-covered mound in the center, surrounded by a low fence, with gravel paths, trees, small gazebos, and a few figures.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Dear Bro: Bonnie is here haveing a good time She is holding Baby. Elwin is playing with his cup, I met Bonnie at the train, Harry wont work tomorrow Good By Leon write soon From Lula & Harry.

PublisherHazeltine & Perkins Drug Co.
Grand Rapids, Mich., John Ball Park --- Post Card THIS SIDE MAY BE USED FOR CORRESPONDENCE. THIS SPACE FOR ADDRESS ONLY. PUBLISHED BY HAZELTINE & PERKINS DRUG CO., GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. MADE IN GERMANY. 5688.
PostmarkedGrand Rapids, MI, June 8, 1901, 20:30
Stamp
Addressed to
Leon Gohn

Marion, Mich.

Postcard record

Postmarked, Grand Rapids, MI
ConditionFair
Place addressedLeon Gohn, Marion, MI
Place depictedJohn Ball Park, Grand Rapids, MI
Place mentionedGrand Rapids, MI
PublisherGrand Rapids, MI
Stamp1c Benjamin Franklin, green, issued 1930
NotesWhite star-shaped marks at corners; printed caption at bottom; color lithograph. Postmark: GRAND RAPIDS MICH JUN 8 1901 8:30 PM (also receiving mark MARION MICH JUN 9 8AM 1901 REC'D). Divided-back chromolithograph card, no white border; star-shaped punch holes at corners, light staining.

Cite this card

John Ball Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan, postcard, c. 1902. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/john-ball-park-grand-rapids-michigan. Accessed October 5, 2026.