E.C. Kropp Co. Linen Postcard, Hanmer Robbins High School, Platteville, 1938

This linen postcard, produced by E.C. Kropp Co., showcases Hanmer Robbins High School in Platteville, Wisconsin. The image captures the historic school building with its distinctive architecture, including a prominent entrance and a flag atop the roof. The surrounding trees and fence add to the quaint, small-town atmosphere depicted in the scene.

The postcard is postmarked October 14, 1938, from Platteville, Wisconsin, and features a green one-cent George Washington stamp. The back of the card reads: "Oct. 12. Dear Gert, this is the school that ma used to go to. How did Lavern come out in the game? I am having a ducky time. Don't you wish you was here? Bill would like it better too. - Dale."

This postcard documents the educational history of Platteville and provides insight into personal communication during the late 1930s. The mention of a family member's connection to the school adds a personal touch, reflecting social customs and familial ties of the era. Surviving examples like this offer valuable records of architectural and educational heritage.