Broad Street, Mankato, Minn, Divided Back Postcard, 1912

This postcard features a serene view of Broad Street, south of Jackson in Mankato, Minnesota. The image captures a quiet street lined with mature trees and a prominent church on the left, showcasing early 20th-century architecture. The postcard is a Divided Back type, typical of the era from 1907 to 1915, allowing for both a message and an address on the back.

The back of the card is postmarked from Mankato, Minn, on June 22, 1912, and bears a green 1-cent U.S. postage stamp featuring George Washington. The message reads: "This is Mrs. Lynch & I'm fine and having a dandy time, there is something going on all the time. This is University week here, they played 'The Merchant of Venice' here last night, so it was grand. Expect to go home the last of next week. I called. Saul."

This postcard documents a slice of life in early 20th-century Mankato, Minnesota, during a time of cultural events such as University week. It provides a glimpse into the social customs and communication patterns of the era. Surviving examples like this offer valuable historical records of regional development and community life.