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Lover's Lane, Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois

Subjects
GardensPublic Parks & Commons
Card type
Lithograph
Date
c. 1907 (Golden Age)
Front of Lover's Lane, Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois, c. 1907 lithograph postcard
Front
Back of Lover's Lane, Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois, c. 1907 lithograph postcard
Back

About this subject

A curving flower-lined path in Lincoln Park, Chicago, with red and white bedding plants, lawn, trees, a small pond at left, and a few people seated on benches. Printed caption identifies Lover's Lane.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

9-13, 11. Dear Walter. I have received your pretty card and was glad to hear from you. I am going to write you a letter to-morrow. Best regards, Frieda.

Lover's Lane, Lincoln Park, Chicago. I WILL --- Post Card THIS SPACE FOR ADDRESS ONLY
PostmarkedChicago, IL, September 14, 1911, 09:30
Stamp
Addressed to
Walter Bittner

Elcho Wis. R2, Langlade Co.

Postcard record

Postmarked, Chicago, IL
ConditionGood
Place addressedWalter Bittner, R2, Elcho, WI
Place depictedLincoln Park, Chicago, IL
Place mentionedChicago, IL
Stamp1c George Washington, green, issued 1909
NotesWhite border; surface wear and light spotting; shield logo 'I WILL' at upper right. Postmark: CHICAGO SEP 14 9-30 AM 1911 ILL. Divided-back card ("THIS SPACE FOR ADDRESS ONLY"); no white border on front; lithographic/other texture, not linen or glossy. Heavy creasing, foxing/staining, and edge wear; dealer pencil marks (112, 2.00, 95) at top.

Cite this card

Lover's Lane, Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois, postcard, c. 1907. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/lovers-lane-lincoln-park-chicago-illinois. Accessed October 5, 2026.