International Harvester Co., Minot, ND, Linen Postcard, 1916 Postmark

This linen postcard features the International Harvester Company building in Minot, North Dakota. The image showcases the industrial architecture of the early 20th century, with a prominent red and yellow brick facade. The scene captures the bustling atmosphere of the era, with railway tracks and industrial equipment visible in the foreground.

The back of the postcard is postmarked April 8, 1916, and is addressed to Mrs. Bertha Pautsch in Hensington, South Dakota. It includes a green one-cent George Washington stamp. The message reads: "Dear friend, Am having a good visit here with mother and sister. My sister's husband is head repair man at this bldg. Has charge of fourth floor. The repair stock is very large, it seemed to me, $3,000 in binder canvases alone were stored on that floor and seemed to take a very small space. Will go home next week, come and see me in the 'big city.' With kindest regards to you and Mr. Pautsch, Mrs. Noble. April 8, 1916."

This postcard documents the industrial growth and social interactions of early 20th-century America. The International Harvester Company was a significant player in agricultural machinery, reflecting the economic development of the region. Surviving examples like this provide valuable insights into communication patterns and the everyday lives of people during this era.