Forbes Library

Image ID: WPC 01:170
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Front:
Black and white photo of Forbes Library as seen from West Street. Few trees planted in front lawn. A couple pedestrians walk on the paths leading to the library.
The "Forbes Library" sign is especially prominent, most likely was enhanced/gone over in ink.
Back is addressed to: "Homer C Vanvleet / 43 Forest St / Gloversville N. Y."
[A Homer Vanvlete lived on Forest St in 1910 according to the NY State Census 1905].
Date is taken from postmark.

Image Details

Dublin Core
Title
Forbes Library
Subject
Vanvleet, Homer C. | Vanvlete, Homer
Description
Front:
Black and white photo of Forbes Library as seen from West Street. Few trees planted in front lawn. A couple pedestrians walk on the paths leading to the library.
The "Forbes Library" sign is especially prominent, most likely was enhanced/gone over in ink.
Back is addressed to: "Homer C Vanvleet / 43 Forest St / Gloversville N. Y."
[A Homer Vanvlete lived on Forest St in 1910 according to the NY State Census 1905].
Date is taken from postmark.
Date
14-Jun-09
Contributor
Donation of the Gutterman-Pohlman Family, Northampton. 2017
Identifier
WPC 01:170
Coverage
Northampton, Mass
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Postcard
Physical Dimensions
Print size: 3.5" x 5.5"

Citation

“Forbes Library,” Forbes Library Images from the Archives (Legacy site: Pre-2022), accessed November 27, 2024, https://images.forbeslibrary.org/items/show/5017.