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1908 Griswold Iowa RPPC Postcard Main St Arrasmith & Dowd Bros Drug Stores BankDon’t miss your chance to own this rare piece of history! Place your offer now to secure your spot as the highest buyer. Remember, this sale may end at an odd hour, and if you’re not present at the close, you could lose out to another buyer. Act early to ensure you don’t miss this unique opportunity! Set your automatic offer to ensure no one steals your chance to add this card to your collection. At a minimum, remember to add this listing to your watchlist to stay up-to-date on the card's activityStep Into 1908: Griswold, Iowa "Business Block" Postcard (Bishop Block & Drug Store)Imagine stepping out of a time machine onto the dusty main street of Griswold, Iowa, on a chilly November morning in 1908. Horses are hitched to wooden posts outside the P.L. Arrasmith Drug Store, the massive wooden telegraph poles hum overhead, and the proud, brick "Bishop Block" building stands tall as the centerpiece of town.This authentic, 118-year-old postcard isn't just a piece of paper—it is a literal snapshot of small-town American history, complete with a beautiful personal story written on the back.The Story on the Back:
Sent on November 24, 1908, a woman named Charlotte writes a quick update to her cousin, Miss Ottelia Falk, over in Council Bluffs. Charlotte writes about finishing up her housekeeping job in Griswold, waiting on "Walter" to return from the Dakota territory, and heading back to Omaha to start a brand-new job the very next day. It’s a wonderful, brief glimpse into the daily life, work, and travel of early 20th-century Midwesterners.The Historical Facts & Details:Location Featured: "Business Block" in Griswold, Cass County, Iowa.Visible Landmarks: The historic Bishop Block building (clearly named on the roofline) and the P.L. Arrasmith Drug Store.Era Elements: Dirt streets, vintage storefront awnings, multiple horse-drawn carriages, and early utility poles.Postmark: Stamped in Atlantic, Iowa on November 24, 1908.Postage: Features an intact, green 1-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp (Series 1902).Condition Report:Front View: Excellent image clarity, crisp details, and strong contrast for a card of this age. Very light wear on the corners. No heavy or distracting creases.Reverse Side: The fountain-pen handwriting remains completely dark, crisp, and 100% legible. Natural, light aging/toning to the paper which adds to its vintage charm.Please examine both high-resolution scans closely to evaluate the edges and surfaces for yourself before offerding or buying!Shipping & Protection:I will ship within 1-2 days of receiving payment.(Excludes weekends and holidays). I will still process orders on the weekends and holidays, but I am unable to guarantee shipment over the weekend.Your piece of history will be handled with absolute care. It will be shipped in a protective plastic sleeve inside a rigid cardboard mailer to ensure it arrives at your door safely.
