The first three cards all have divided backs and the following is printed as the divider:
ORIGINAL CAMERA STUDY * REPRODUCTION RIGHTS RESERVED
C. R. CHILDS CO., 5707 LAKE ST., CHICAGO
FRONT STREET * LOOKING WEST * BUCHANAN, MI 54155
FRONT STREET * LOOKING EAST * BUCHANAN, MI 54154
THE ROMANTIC ST. JOE RIVER FROM REDBUD TRAIL, BUCHANAN, MICHIGAN 54130The rest of the cards have a divided back and are printed with the words "PHOTO POST CARD" and the words "Kodak Paper" where the stamp would go.
This one is not labeled in any way but appears to be another view of Front St. 
U. S. POST OFFICE, BUCHANAN, MICH.Scott - Ingalls- Currier - Worthington - P.M. -Van Every - Ashbrook - Rose 1906
Buchanan's First Fire Engine
Nothing printed on this one
Front St. Looking West
Nothing printed on this one. The sign in the backgrounds says "Lee and Porter, Dowagiag and Buchanan" It's possible that my grandfather, Daniel M. Carlisle is in the picture but I couldn't pick him out.
BUCHANAN, MICH. 1900
BUCHANAN, MICH. 1910
11 comments:
What a great little collection you have there Apple! How I'd love to see postcards like that of my grandparents' neighborhoods in Detroit. They really take you to another place and time don't they?
Nice chatting with you yesterday!
I was the one who probably caused all the trouble and made you laugh. I was always the cut-up in school. My apologies!
Thanks for sharing these
postcards. I just love old
photos but an unlabeled group photo is one of the genealogy things that drives me bonkers.
You can wonder for the rest
of your life,are these people related or not.......? I wish
I could turn back time so
someone could tell me!!!!
It's great to see what you were scanning - what a great find!
Had fun chatting with you yesterday!
I love the post cards, Could you email, I'm on the Buchanan fire Dept and would love to know what the dates on the post card are. fireslayer@hotmail.com
Thanks
Bob - I believe the backs of all of the cards were blank. I have sent you an email. Thanks.
Thanks for the writing back, actually the old pumper is dated to the very beginning or our fire dept 1862-63 . And is still in existence at Michigan State University.Buchanan had its first major fire in 1862 and the fire destroyed 90% of our small town. I also have the pictures of the fireman you have it just doesn't have an exact date. I believe the picture of the firemen around 1868-70. I can give you the name and number of the Buchanan preservation Society. Peter Lyse is one the curators. I'm actually writing a book on the fire dept and since it's existence. Any other information that you might happen on please let me know. Very interesting of all the addresses you mention. I know people that live there. If there's anything I can do to help your search of family let me know.
Thanks Captain Bob Blaylock Buchanan City Fire Dept. Also the Fire Dept 150 year Celebration is this year in Sept. If you get to the area please look me up.
Hi! I would love to have copies of these. My husband and I were born and raised in Buchanan and still currently live here. Please let me know how I can get these.
Thank you for your time.
Hello
Would you have any photos or postcards of Dewey grade school (also known as Ward school) from the early 1900's? Our parents built our house at 202 Moccasin where the school had been.
Thanks
Patti
Would like to purchase a copy of the hand-pumped fire engine. Please!
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