Getting Started
This site documents vintage postcards from the early 1900s — focusing on the Philadelphia region, Ivy League universities, and the stories behind the cards and the people who sent them.
Use the sidebar to explore guides and stories, or jump straight to my collection to browse postcards by location, university, or publisher.
Arnold Bros Series
The Arnold Brothers of Rushland, Pennsylvania published a numbered series of 249 postcards depicting scenes across Bucks County in the early 1900s — churches, hotels, stores, post offices, bridges, mills, and scenic views from dozens of towns. This section covers the full series with modern comparison photos, eBay market data, and rarity information.
Browse the Arnold Bros series →
Postcard Stories
Some postcards carry more than a pretty picture — they carry a story. These are deep dives into the people behind the handwriting: who sent a card, who received it, and what their lives looked like over a century ago.