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Minnehaha Falls with rustic bridge, Minneapolis, Minnesota, circa 1905

Subjects
Bridges & DamsPublic Parks & CommonsRivers & Streams
Card type
Lithograph
Date
c. 1907 (Golden Age)
Front of Minnehaha Falls with rustic bridge, Minneapolis, Minnesota, circa 1905, c. 1907 lithograph postcard
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Back of Minnehaha Falls with rustic bridge, Minneapolis, Minnesota, circa 1905, c. 1907 lithograph postcard
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About this subject

Black-and-white view of Minnehaha Falls, a tall waterfall dropping over a rock ledge, framed by bare trees. In the foreground a rustic log footbridge crosses the stream, with a few small figures standing on and near the bridge.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Dear Cousin:- Will end you this card so you will know I have not forgotten There are a great many pretty place here. Ray 143 East 7th St Mpls

MINNEHAHA FALLS --- Post Card THIS SPACE MAY BE USED FOR COMMUNICATION. THE ADDRESS ONLY TO BE WRITTEN HERE.
PostmarkedMinneapolis, MN, July 31, 1909, 18:00
Stamp
Addressed to
Ada Cornell

Ludington, Mich.

FromEast 17th St., Minneapolis

Postcard record

Postmarked, Minneapolis, MN
ConditionGood
Place addressedAda Cornell, Ludington, MI
Place depictedMinnehaha Falls, Minneapolis, MN
Place sent fromEast 17th St., Minneapolis, MN
Stamp1c Benjamin Franklin, green, issued 1930
NotesBlack-and-white halftone print with visible dot screen; caption printed at lower right. Slight edge and surface wear; no white border visible. Postmark: MINNEAPOLIS MINN JUL 31 6-PM 1909. Divided-back card; halftone print, no white border; 'RECEIVED' receiving stamp (Ludington, Mich.); light foxing/staining and small edge tear at lower left.

Cite this card

Minnehaha Falls with rustic bridge, Minneapolis, Minnesota, circa 1905, postcard, c. 1907. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/minnehaha-falls-with-rustic-bridge-minneapolis-minnesota-cir. Accessed October 5, 2026.