This is part of my history and guide to my adopted home - Terre Haute, Indiana.
More postcards from my collection...
Merchant's Freight System
Merchant's Freight System
Merchant's Freight System
Not postcards but some matchbooks advertising Merchant's Freight System whose general office was at 1401 North 13th Street, Terre Haute. In 1973, the company was aquired by Ryder Truck Lines of Jacksonville, Florida.
Merchants National Bank
Merchants National Bank Matchbook
Merchants National Bank Matchbook
The Merchants National Bank was formed from the Terre Haute Trust Company in 1934. It's main offices were at 701 Wabash Avenue, the old offices of the Terre Haute Trust Company, but it had other offices at other locations around the city.
Marsting? Studio
Cabinet Card by Marsting? Studio, 515 Ohio Street, Terre Haute
This is not a postcard but a cabinet card, because of the double gold rules and sepia tone of the photograph I think this was made in the late 19th century.
Miami Restaurant and Service Station
Miami Restaurant and Service Station Matchbook
The Miami Restaurant and Service Station was on Rural Route 5 and U.S. Route 40 and was owned by Ray Eckton. This matchbook advertises both the business and Nance's Ice Cream. From the distances, 10 miles to Terre Haute, 6 miles to Brazil this would have place the business somewhere between Tabertown and Cloverland on U.S. 40.