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Confederate Monument In Confederate Park, Jackson, Mississippi Dec 2023

Confederate Monument In Confederate Park, Jackson, Mississippi

Mississippi Capitol Region

This postcard features a color illustration of the Confederate monument located at the Old Capital grounds in Jackson, Mississippi. The monument, built in 1891, features a soldier standing on top of an obelisk and a statue of Jefferson Davis at the base of the obelisk. The Davis Statue was eventually removed from the monument and moved to the Old Capital museum. Trees are seen to the left of the monument. The title of the card is printed upper edge of the image. "In 'Confederate Park' formerly part of the old state house grounds" is written along the bottom edge of …

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Courthouse, Post Office, Capital National Bank, Jackson, Mississippi Dec 2023

Courthouse, Post Office, Capital National Bank, Jackson, Mississippi

Mississippi Capitol Region

This postcard features a color illustration of three buildings in Jackson, Mississippi--the Hinds County Courthouse, the post office and at the Capital National Bank. This image looks north up West Street towards its intersection with Capitol Street. The Hinds County Court House faced West Street. It was built 1901-2. In 1904, Major R. W. Millsaps built the 5-story Capital National Bank Building at the northwest corner of Capitol and North West Streets. The old Federal Building and Post Office, a three story building between the courthouse and bank, predated both. The title of the card is printed in the upper …

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Confederate Monument, Jackson, Mississippi Dec 2023

Confederate Monument, Jackson, Mississippi

Mississippi Capitol Region

This postcard features a color illustration of the Confederate monument located at the Old Capital grounds in Jackson, Mississippi. The monument, built in 1891, features a soldier standing on top of an obelisk and a statue of Jefferson Davis at the base of the obelisk. The Davis Statue was eventually removed from the monument and moved to the Old Capital museum. Trees are seen to the left of the monument. The title of the card is printed along the upper left edge of the image.

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Confederate Monument, Jackson, Mississippi Dec 2023

Confederate Monument, Jackson, Mississippi

Mississippi Capitol Region

This postcard features a black and white image of the Confederate monument located at the Old Capital grounds in Jackson, Mississippi. The monument, built in 1891, features a soldier standing on top of an obelisk. Trees are seen behind the monument. The title of the card is printed in the upper right corner of the card and the publisher's name is printed at the lower right corner.

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Men In Front Of The Chambers Typewriter Headquarters Of Chambers Office Supply, Jackson, Mississippi Dec 2023

Men In Front Of The Chambers Typewriter Headquarters Of Chambers Office Supply, Jackson, Mississippi

Mississippi Capitol Region

This postcard features two men in suits and bowler hats standing in front of the Chambers Typewriter Headquarters storefront. The sign for the storefront is seen behind them and they appear to be looking at and talking about something in the man on the right's hand. "Chambers Office Supply" with the location is written on the back of the card.

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Man Seated Among Typewriters At Chambers Office Supply In Jackson, Mississippi Dec 2023

Man Seated Among Typewriters At Chambers Office Supply In Jackson, Mississippi

Mississippi Capitol Region

This postcard features a black and white image of a man in a dark suit seated a table reading a sheet of paper while tables of typewriters are on either side of him. A box with "Remington-Sholes" printed on the front is in the lower right of the image. Art and photographs hang on the wall and the shades are pulled down on the windows. The name of the store and it's location are written on the back of the card.

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Capitol Street, Looking West, Jackson, Mississippi Dec 2023

Capitol Street, Looking West, Jackson, Mississippi

Mississippi Capitol Region

This postcard features a color illustration of the buildings on Capitol Street, looking west in Jackson, Mississippi. The buildings are of various styles, colors, and sizes. Horses and carriages are seen on either side of the street and a street card is seen in the distance. The title of the card is printed in the upper right edge of the image.

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Capitol Street, Looking East From Creek, Jackson, Mississippi Dec 2023

Capitol Street, Looking East From Creek, Jackson, Mississippi

Mississippi Capitol Region

This postcard features a color illustration of Capitol Street and the buildings located there in Jackson, Mississippi. Street car tracks are depicted in the center of the street and the Capitol Building is seen at the far end of the street. Utility poles are seen on either side of the street on the sidewalks. The title of the card is printed along the top edge of the image.

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Capitol Street, Looking West From Old Capitol, Jackson, Mississippi Dec 2023

Capitol Street, Looking West From Old Capitol, Jackson, Mississippi

Mississippi Capitol Region

This postcard features a color illustration of the buildings on Capitol Street looking west in Jackson, Mississippi. The building on the left foreground is a six story building with arched window details. The other buildings are two, to three stories tall with varied styles and colors. The title of the card is printed in the upper right of the image. Some glue stains are on the back of the card.

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Canton High And Junior High School, Canton, Mississippi Dec 2023

Canton High And Junior High School, Canton, Mississippi

Mississippi Capitol Region

This postcard features a black and white image of a the Canton High school and junior high school in Canton, Mississippi, a long, two story building with "Canton High School" in white lettering on the right end of the building above the second floor windows. Two trees are in front of the right corner of the building and a tree is seen on the left edge of the image. Bushes are seen spaced along the front of the building. A brief description of the school is printed in the upper left corner that reads "One of the best equipped schools …

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Belhaven College, Jackson, Mississippi Dec 2023

Belhaven College, Jackson, Mississippi

Mississippi Capitol Region

This postcard features a black and white image of a building at Belhaven College in Jackson, Mississippi. The building is two stories with a long front porch and second floor balcony and a large cupola in the middle of the roof. Trees are beside and in front of the building. The title of the card is on the upper right edge and the publisher is printed in the lower right edge.

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Mississippi Cotton And Woolen Mills Business Card Dec 2023

Mississippi Cotton And Woolen Mills Business Card

Mississippi Capitol Region

This business card features a blue illustration of a sailboat with full sails on the open water. "Compliments of Mississippi Cotton and Woolen Mills, Wesson, Miss. H. C Caulkins--Agent" is printed at the top of the card. "E. Richardson, President, W. M. Oliver, Sec. and Treas." is printed along the top of the back of the card with "Mississippi Mills, Wesson, Mississippi Manufacturers of Cassimeres, Tweeds, Cotton Warp Yarn, Sewing Thread, Drilling, Doeskins, Jeans, Cottonades, Sheeting, Checks, Plaids, Linseys, Cotton Rope, Osnaburgs, Shirting, Towels, H. C. Caulkins, Gen. Ag't" printed below.

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State Insane Asylum, Jackson, Mississippi Dec 2023

State Insane Asylum, Jackson, Mississippi

Mississippi Capitol Region

This postcard features a black and white image of the State Insane Asylum in Jackson, Mississippi. The two story, multi-section building, has a cupola and white columns on the section in the foreground. The rest of the building is mostly obscured by a line of trees. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card. In 1900 the Mississippi State Lunatic Asylum changed its name to the Mississippi State Insane Hospital. In 1926 the word “Insane” was removed from the hospital’s name and by 1935 the hospital moved to Whitfield.

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Wilson Memorial Bridge, Jackson, Mississippi Dec 2023

Wilson Memorial Bridge, Jackson, Mississippi

Mississippi Capitol Region

This postcard features a color illustration of the Wilson Memorial Bridge over Pearl River in Jackson, Mississippi at what appears to be sunset. A bright orange and blue sky is seen behind the bridge and reflected in the water. Brightly colored flowers are on the riverbank on either side of the river. Wilson Memorial Bridge is also known as the Woodrow Wilson Bridge.

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Lovers Bridge On Lake Chautauqua, Crystal Springs, Mississippi Dec 2023

Lovers Bridge On Lake Chautauqua, Crystal Springs, Mississippi

Mississippi Capitol Region

This postcard features a black and white image of Lovers Bridge on Lake Chautauqua in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. A man is standing next to a cabin looking toward the lake. Trees are behind the cabin and along shore of the lake near the bridge. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mr. Ted Price in Wesson, Mississippi.

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State Capitol, Jackson, Mississippi Dec 2023

State Capitol, Jackson, Mississippi

Mississippi Capitol Region

This postcard features a color image of the new Capitol building in Jackson, Mississippi, a white, four story building with a large dome in the center of the roof and six, two story columns across the front entrance. An orange shield with an eagle inside is in the upper right corner of the image. The title of the card is printed along the bottom left of the card.

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Interior, State Capitol, Jackson, Mississippi Dec 2023

Interior, State Capitol, Jackson, Mississippi

Mississippi Capitol Region

This postcard features a color illustration of the Senate Chamber of the New Capitol shortly after it was completed and in use in 1903. The chamber includes several rows of small desks with chairs facing a platform. Arched details line the ceiling and the balcony areas. the title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the image.

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Rucker Gardens, Canton, Mississippi Dec 2023

Rucker Gardens, Canton, Mississippi

Mississippi Capitol Region

This postcard features a black and white image of the Rucker Gardens in Canton, Mississippi. The garden consists of flower beds, hedges, trees, a swing and a small bridge. The title of the card is printed in the upper right edge of the card. A paragraph describing the garden is printed in the upper left on the back of the card and reads "One of the most beautiful spots in Canton. It covers approximately two acres and contains a great variety of rare and old fashioned flowers."

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S. H. Kress And Co. Store, Jackson, Mississippi Dec 2023

S. H. Kress And Co. Store, Jackson, Mississippi

Mississippi Capitol Region

This postcard features a color illustration of the S. H. Kress and Co. Store located on Capital Street in Jackson, Mississippi, a three story building with a window storefront and a sign for the store is lettered above the windows. Other buildings are to the left and view of the Old State Capitol can be seen at the end of the street. Many Jackson postcards were made and sold by this store. People can be seen on the sidewalk in front of the buildings. The title of the card is printed on the upper left of the image.

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Rucker Home, Canton, Mississippi Dec 2023

Rucker Home, Canton, Mississippi

Mississippi Capitol Region

This postcard features a black and white image of the Rucker home, a two story house with a three story tower in the center. Located in Canton, Mississippi, the front yard of the house is enclosed in a wrought iron fence. Bushes and trees surround the house. The title of the card is printed along the top right edge of the card. A paragraph about the house is printed in the upper left on the back of the card and reads "This beautiful home was built in 1828 by Colonel Mack Fulton. The descendants are still living in it. It …

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Pearl River, Jackson, Mississippi Dec 2023

Pearl River, Jackson, Mississippi

Mississippi Capitol Region

This postcard features a black and white image of the bridge over Pearl River in Jackson, Mississippi. Trees are seen behind and on the right end of the bridge. The title of the card is printed in the upper right edge of the card. The publisher is printed sideways on the lower right. The back of the card is addressed to Miss. L. Duling in Nashville, Mississippi. The date on the postmark for Jackson, Mississippi is faded and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written sideways on the …

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Piney Woods School, Florence, Mississippi Dec 2023

Piney Woods School, Florence, Mississippi

Mississippi Capitol Region

This postcard features a black and white image of the school buildings at the Piney Woods School campus. The top image, according to the card "On the left side the new fireproof dormitory for girls. On the right the boys dormitory. Between the two buildings is the ruins of the dining room and domestic science building lost in fire." The bottom image, according to the card, "Community house where our visitors are entertained. Academic building "Goodwill Hall". Both images contain images of two story buildings set among sidewalks and trees. The back of the card contains the following paragraph on …

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North State Street, Looking South, Jackson, Mississippi Dec 2023

North State Street, Looking South, Jackson, Mississippi

Mississippi Capitol Region

This postcard features a color image of North State Street in Jackson. Street car tracks run through the center of the road and houses and trees are on either side. One car is parked on the right side of the street. The title of the card is printed along the bottom left edge of the card.

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Baptizing In Pearl River, Jackson, Mississippi Dec 2023

Baptizing In Pearl River, Jackson, Mississippi

Mississippi Capitol Region

This postcard features a black and white image of a crowd of people gathered on either side of the Pearl River in Jackson observing and participating in a baptism. A steamboat is pictured on the river near the crowed on the left bank. Trees are seen in the background. The title of the card is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image. The publisher is printed on the right beneath the image.

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Old Ladies Home, Jackson, Mississippi Dec 2023

Old Ladies Home, Jackson, Mississippi

Mississippi Capitol Region

This postcard feature a color illustration of the Old Ladies Home in Jackson, Mississippi, a two story, red brick building with white columns, trim, and railings. Bushes, trees, and sidewalks are on the grounds in front of the building. Chartered in 1902, constructed in 1908, the Old Ladies Home was long a Jackson landmark. This hand-colored image reveals structural additions to the original building. In 1902 Samuel Livingston gave 2 acres between Livingston Park and Cedarlawn Cemetery for the site of the Old Ladies Home. The women of Mississippi raised the money, and the building was completed in 1908. It …

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New Capitol, Jackson, Mississippi Dec 2023

New Capitol, Jackson, Mississippi

Mississippi Capitol Region

This postcard features a color image of the new Capitol building in Jackson, Mississippi, a white, four story building with a large dome in the center of the roof and six, two story columns across the front entrance. A sidewalk leads up to the building with green lawn on either side. The title of the card is printed the bottom left edge of the card. The publisher is printed along the bottom right edge.

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Jackson, Mississippi--Pearl River Dec 2023

Jackson, Mississippi--Pearl River

Mississippi Capitol Region

This postcard features a black and white illustration of the Pearl River where it flows through Jackson, Mississippi. The river is flanked by thick trees with a small, cleared area on the bank at the foreground of the image. Two men are standing on the water's edge on the left side of the river and a platform is depicted on the cleared part on the right side of the river. Trees are reflected in the river's water. The title of the card is printed along the top edge of the image. The back of the card is addressed to H. …

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Confederate Monument And Old Capitol, Jackson, Mississippi Dec 2023

Confederate Monument And Old Capitol, Jackson, Mississippi

Mississippi Capitol Region

This postcard features a color illustration of the Confederate Monument standing outside the Old Capitol Building in Jackson, Mississippi. The Capitol Building is mostly obscured by a leafy green trees in front of it, though the dome is visible on the left edge of the image. The Confederate monument, on the right side of the image is a tall monument with a soldier standing on top of an obelisk, and angel seated at the base of the obelisk above a mausoleum-like vault in a Gothic style. Trees are seen behind the monument and flower bushes are depicted on the capital …

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Mississippi Manufacturing Company Manufacturers Of All Kinds Boxes, Crystal Springs, Mississippi Dec 2023

Mississippi Manufacturing Company Manufacturers Of All Kinds Boxes, Crystal Springs, Mississippi

Mississippi Capitol Region

This postcard features a color illustration of the Mississippi Manufacturing Company the factory which made boxes to ship agricultural products. Scattered lumber , a water tower, and multiple buildings and smoke stacks are pictured. Originally named Young and Rhymes Box Factory, Cotton Gin, and Feed Mill, by 1893 had been renamed the Mississippi Manufacturing Company. This business appears to have operated until the late 1920s and should not be confused with the Mississippi Manufacturing Company, later renamed the Mississippi Mills, which was erected in 1866 at Wesson, Mississippi The title of the card is printed in red in the upper …

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Hospital, Canton, Mississippi Dec 2023

Hospital, Canton, Mississippi

Mississippi Capitol Region

This postcard features a black and white illustration of a two story hospital in Canton, Mississippi. Tall pillar columns flank the entrance and tall, white brick columns flank the center of the building. Arched brick molding is above the three center windows on the second story. Trees and bushes are on the grounds surrounding the hospital. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card.

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