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US Post Office - Ashburn, GA 7B107-N - postcard front.tif
7B107-N

Written Script:
Tuesday, Aug. 28
Dear Folks, We are on our way home. Our trip has been very nice. To-night we are staying in a motel in Ft. Valley Ga. Today we traveled through cotton plantations. They are picking the cotton. Hope you…

The House by the Side of the Road - DT-107653 - postcard front.tif
DR-107653

STOP IN ASHBURN, GEORGIA At "The House by the Side of the Road." A Modern Tourist Home. Extreme north end of town. Spacious bungalow, shower baths, hot water heat in every room. All conveniences. LOCKED garages. A real southern home.…

Southern Cotton - 1-K-30 postcard front.tif
Cline photo I-K-30

[editor's note: This postcard uses the language of the period to refer to African Americans.]

Script:
Dear Mom & Pop,
We ran into good weather this side of Atlanta. Lots of mules and darkies. Stopped here for lunch.
Yours…

Shingler Park, Ashburn, GA - 1911 - postcard front.tif
Script:
I was not at all surprised to get your card. Had been expecting one sometime. F. told me you would send me a card.
So warm here we have no fires. Just lovely Spring weather.
F.L.B.

Address to:
Miss Tillie Simpkins
Princess Ann,…

Shingler Park, Ashburn, GA - 1915 - postcard front.tif
Script:
Dearest Summers how are you feeling this [missing] in? I have just had a [illegible], it was fine.
Say Burman is going to have a turkey dinner Sunday and she told me to write you and Mr. Summers to come down in the car and bring Johnston…

Smith Restaurant - Main Street, Ashburn, GA - 2-T-491 - postcard front.tif
2-T-491

Script:
Rested here last night feel fine this morning eating ham & eggs for breakfast at this restaurant on the front of the card.
See you later
Vernell

Address to:
Mrs. William Kirkman
626 Hall St
Owensboro, KY

Post Office…

Smith_s Restaurant - Main Street Ashburn, GA - 2-T-395 - postcard front.tif
2-T-3958

Outdoor Tabernacle - Ashburn, GA - black and white postcard front.tif
Sample of a type of postcard that could be purchased.

Outdoor Tabernacle - Ashburn, GA - colorized postcard front.tif
Sample of a type of postcard that could be purchased.

House post card - 1909 - postcard front.tif
Script:
Having a fine time. Come to Hatley, GA
Shall expect you Tuesday sure. Saw [illegible] children at the Depot in C- Rose also missed connections. So am with Rose she was the cause.
Belle

Addressed to:
Mrs. Maude Burk
Warwick,…

Crystal Lake - 78563-D - postcard front.tif

Bird_s Eyes View, looking South - Ashburn, GA - postcard front.tif
Buildings of note:

The bottom left building was the second post office but in 1926, became the new location of the Ashburn Bank.

The smokestack is no longer standing but was part of the Betts Lumber Co.

Location: 219 E. College Avenue in…

City Light and Water Plant - Ashburn, GA - postcard front.tif
Script:
How are you enjoying life In New York town
I am now stationed at Rebecca, GA about 14 miles from Ashburn Ga
Very Respectfully
John B Cason
6/19/14

Addressed To:
Mrs. Jennie Reddall
277-W-11 Street
New York City, USA

Post…

tcp wish you were here front.jpg
Script:
Helo Papa how are you I am all OK and hope you are the Same I would've written you sooner but I have been so busy & haven't had time.
Homer

Addressed to:
Mr. S.E. Wright
Acworth GA
Rt. #3

Post Office Stamp:
Ashburn, GA
Sept 2,…

TCP smith's restaurant.jpg
2-T-394

TCP gardener joe postcard.jpg
Script:
Yes it is hot in Ashburn I am a thinking of papa and mama to night I if & could see your all would be glad. wish you could come & have some good times but think of my papa & mama.
E.T.G

Addressed to:
Mr. S.E. Wright
Acworth, GA
Rt.…

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Sycamore, GA

74184706_10219914160953911_4614522453484371968_n.jpg
"Fountain Block showing Fountain Trading Co., Planter's Bank, and Bell Pharmacy, Sycamore, Ga."

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