1907 – West End of Front Street

1907 – West End of Front Street

This postcard was printed in Germany and sold in I.D. Price’s bookstore on Newport’s Front Street in 1907.  It features a view of the west end of Front Street, facing the railroad and the river.  The city fathers were already using mussel shells, abundant...
1907 – East Front Street in Newport

1907 – East Front Street in Newport

The signature white ink on this photography shows that it was taken by local photographer Parker.  It features the east end of Front Street in 1907.  Two establishments in the same block offer hot meals for 20 cents. From Watson, Tim, and Elizabeth Jacoway. Newport...