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Ashburn Public School
This is before the school fire in the 1950s.
Residence of J.S. Shingler postcards
postmarked 1913.
Fountain Block Postcard
"Fountain Block showing Fountain Trading Co., Planter's Bank, and Bell Pharmacy, Sycamore, Ga."
Grade School
Sycamore, GA
Don't Forget Your Ashburn, Ga. Friends
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.…
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.…
I am Here at Ashburn, Ga. - Wish You Were Here Too (vintage postcard)
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,…
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,…
City Light and Water Plant, Ashburn Oil Mill in Distance, Ashburn, Ga. (vintage postcard)
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…
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…
BIRD'S EYE VIEW, Looking South, Ashburn, GA FROM TURNER COUNTY COURTHOUSE (vintage postcard)
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…
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…
House on the front (vintage postcard)
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,…
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,…
OUTDOOR TABERNACLE ASHBURN, GEORGIA (vintage postcard)
Sample of a type of postcard that could be purchased.
OUTDOOR TABERNACLE ASHBURN, GEORGIA (vintage postcard)
Sample of a type of postcard that could be purchased.
Smith Restaurant - Main Street - Ashburn, Ga. (vintage postcard)
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…
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…
Shingler Park, Ashburn, GA (vintage postcard)
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…
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…
Shingler Park, Ashburn, GA (vintage postcard)
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,…
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,…
SOUTHERN COTTON (vintage postcard)
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…
[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…
"THE HOUSE BY THE SIDE OF THE ROAD", A TOURIST HOME, ASHBURN, GA.
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.…
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.…
U. S. Post Office, Ashburn, Ga. (vintage postcard)
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…
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…
U.S. Post Office - Ashburn, GA (vintage postcard)
2-T-186
Written Script:
July 6, 1953
On our way north & thought this card would be different.
Momma & Daddu
Written to:
Mrs. Paul Marzluf
216 So Harris Ave
Lots 4. Ohio
Mail stamp:
Ashburn, GA
July 7, 1953
11 AM
Written Script:
July 6, 1953
On our way north & thought this card would be different.
Momma & Daddu
Written to:
Mrs. Paul Marzluf
216 So Harris Ave
Lots 4. Ohio
Mail stamp:
Ashburn, GA
July 7, 1953
11 AM
WHERE WE ARE STAYING. THE HOUSE BY THE ROAD. ASHBURN, GEORGIA (vintage postcard)
AAA
THE HOUSE BY THE ROAD
ON U.S. 41 - ASHBURN, GEORGIA
A beautiful private estate open to Guests. Steam Heated - Recommended by Duncan Hines. All Rooms have Twin Beds and Private Baths.
Meals Served - Locked Garages - Porter Service.
We…
THE HOUSE BY THE ROAD
ON U.S. 41 - ASHBURN, GEORGIA
A beautiful private estate open to Guests. Steam Heated - Recommended by Duncan Hines. All Rooms have Twin Beds and Private Baths.
Meals Served - Locked Garages - Porter Service.
We…
Bird's Eye View of John Samuel "J.S." Betts Lumber Plant Postcard
Bird's-eye view J.S. Betts' Lumber Plant, Ashburn, Ga.
Small "W" insignia in the lower left hand corner.
Small "W" insignia in the lower left hand corner.
Bird's Eye View from Turner County Courthouse Postcard
Buildings of note:
The building in the bottom right corner is the Shingler Building, built in 1914.
The bottom left building was the second post office but in 1926, became the new location of the Ashburn Bank.
The water tower and smokestack…
The building in the bottom right corner is the Shingler Building, built in 1914.
The bottom left building was the second post office but in 1926, became the new location of the Ashburn Bank.
The water tower and smokestack…