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The dam on the Kishwaukee River, Belvidere, Illinois, circa 1910

Subjects
Bridges & DamsRivers & Streams
Card type
Printed photo
Date
c. 1915 (White Border)
Front of The dam on the Kishwaukee River, Belvidere, Illinois, circa 1910, Kirkland, USA, c. 1915 printed photo postcard
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Back of The dam on the Kishwaukee River, Belvidere, Illinois, circa 1910, Kirkland, USA, c. 1915 printed photo postcard
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About this subject

A low concrete dam spans the Kishwaukee River, with water flowing over the crest into a broad pool in the foreground. The far bank is lined with dense trees and shrubs, and a small frame structure is visible among the foliage at right; a leafy branch overhangs the scene at left.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Coming home on the [illegible] I hope I can see you Bernard De[illegible]

PublisherWm. G. Hoffman
THE DAM, KISHWAUKEE RIVER, BELVIDERE, ILL. 2913 --- POST CARD Message May Be Written On This Side Address Only On This Side WM. G. HOFFMAN, PUB., 4439 WASHINGTON BLVD., CHICAGO. MADE IN U.S.A.
PostmarkedBoston, MA, July 6, 1920, 22:30
Stamp
Addressed to
Emerald Smith

85 Reservoir Av., Jersey City, NJ

Postcard record

Postmarked, Boston, MA
Series2913
ConditionGood
Place addressedEmerald Smith, 85 Reservoir Av., Jersey City, NJ
Place depictedKishwaukee River, Kirkland
Place depictedBelvidere, IL
PublisherWm. G. Hoffman, Chicago, IL
Stamp1c George Washington, green, issued 1909
NotesWhite border around the image; printed number 2913 at lower right; light surface wear and a few spots in the sky area. Postmark: BOSTON JUL 6 10:30 PM 1920. Divided-back card with white border; message written sideways in pen; pencil dealer number '4 3 11' at bottom; light creasing and edge wear.

Cite this card

The dam on the Kishwaukee River, Belvidere, Illinois, circa 1910, postcard, c. 1915. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/the-dam-on-the-kishwaukee-river-belvidere-illinois-circa-191. Accessed October 5, 2026.