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Old Main, Eastern Illinois State Normal School, Charleston, Illinois, circa 1910

Subject
Schools & Universities
Card type
Printed photo
Date
Postmarked July 5, 1913 (Golden Age)
Front of Old Main, Eastern Illinois State Normal School, Charleston, Illinois, circa 1910, 1913 printed photo postcard
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Back of Old Main, Eastern Illinois State Normal School, Charleston, Illinois, circa 1910, 1913 printed photo postcard
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About this postcard

The card shows the castle-like main building of the Eastern Illinois State Normal School at Charleston, Illinois — a long brick range with a tall central tower, corner turrets and crenellated parapets, set behind a curving drive and lawn. The school was founded in 1895 as a state normal school for training teachers and later grew into Eastern Illinois University. Its towered 'Old Main' was the campus's defining structure in the early 20th century before the institution expanded into a modern university campus.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

I am in school here. It is a sight to see more than 700 students enjoy it so much. should like for you to see it. It is much nicer than your bidell trip. Mabel says she is going to write soon. Yours Gertrude Uhr Pemberton Hall R 19. Charleston Ill.

Eastern Illinois State Normal School, Charleston, Ill. --- POST CARD This side for address 25015
PostmarkedCharleston, IL, July 5, 1913, 12:30
Stamp
Addressed to
Mrs. Elmer Reiter

Camargo, IL

FromGertrude Alber, R. 19, Charleston, IL

Postcard record

Postmarked, Charleston, IL
ConditionGood
Place addressedMrs. Elmer Reiter, Camargo, IL
Place depictedEastern Illinois State Normal School, Charleston, IL
Place sent fromGertrude Alber, R. 19, Pemberton Hall, Charleston, IL
Stamp1c George Washington, green, perforated on all sides
NotesBlack-and-white halftone image with the caption overprinted in red; thin white border; crease and wear at lower left corner. Postmark: CHARLESTON JUL 5 12-30P 1913. Divided-back cream stock with a white border on the front and matte texture; light soiling, worn corners and a crease along the lower edge.

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Old Main, Eastern Illinois State Normal School, Charleston, Illinois, circa 1910, postcard, n.d.. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/old-main-eastern-illinois-state-normal-school-charleston-ill. Accessed October 25, 2026.