Hillsdale Michigan Broad Street 1909 Postcard Tree Lined Residential View
$ 3.17
Description
Hillsdale Michigan Broad Street 1909 Postcard Tree Lined Residential View. Hillsdale history & architecture. Vintage printed postcard showing a beautiful view of Broad Street in Hillsdale, Michigan , postmarked 1909 . The caption reads: “Beautiful Broad Street, Hillsdale, Mich. 2392.” The scene captures a peaceful, tree-lined avenue with elegant homes on the left and a canopy of shade trees stretching into the distance. A church steeple can be faintly seen in the background, adding to the charm of this residential streetscape. The postcard was mailed from Hillsdale on April 7, 1909 , with a green 1¢ Benjamin Franklin stamp (Series of 1902, Scott #300). Addressed to A.J. Hager of Litchfield, Michigan , the back also bears a blue rubber-stamp marking from B.J. Rigdon . Details: Format: Printed postcard (not a real photo postcard) Location: Broad Street, Hillsdale, Michigan Postmark: Hillsdale, Michigan – April 7, 1909 Stamp: 1¢ Benjamin Franklin (Series of 1902, Scott #300) Publisher/Printer: Unknown (numbered 2392 in caption) Condition: Light edge/corner wear, slight age toning; postmarked and addressed; overall very good for age Historical Notes: Broad Street was one of Hillsdale’s most prominent avenues, celebrated for its stately homes and shaded boulevard. This postcard reflects the pride of local residents in their community’s natural beauty and architecture. At the turn of the 20th century, postcards like this were not only souvenirs but also an important way to showcase towns to visitors and friends afar. Collecting Interest: Michigan town views & residential streets Tree-lined boulevard postcards Hillsdale history & architecture Early 20th-century printed postcards Americana and small-town charm A fine and early 1909 Hillsdale postcard highlighting the picturesque beauty of Broad Street, with its canopy of trees and historic homes.
