A broad, calm stretch of the St. Joseph River at South Bend, Indiana, framed by dense green trees on both banks under a pink-tinged sky, with a few buildings just visible in the distance. South Bend takes its name from the southward bend of this river, which powered the city's early mills and industries. The view is typical of the tinted river scenery issued in the undivided-back era.
Postcard Details
Message · English, in pen
11-14-06.
Dear bud I get my vaca
tion next week so you can look for me the middle of next
week. I received your letter last week and glad to hear from
you. I got little Thomas [illegible] you since. I think I will be
[illegible] Wednesday. Good by your [illegible] I. B. [illegible] M. Elmer.
Undivided-back era card; handwritten message in pen across the lower front, dated 11-14-06 at upper right; red printed caption line; worn corners and light soiling.
Postmark: SOUTH BEND IND. NOV 15 9-30A 1906 — undivided back with printed "Postal Card" heading and "THIS SIDE FOR THE ADDRESS.", one-cent green Franklin indicium (1706–1790) with flag machine cancel; card is heavily toned/foxed with worn corners and a crease at lower left.
Cite this card
Scene on the St. Joe River, South Bend, Indiana, circa 1906, postcard, n.d.. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/scene-on-the-st-joe-river-south-bend-indiana-circa-1906. Accessed October 25, 2026.
