Thursday, September 5, 2013

Madison Wisconsin Then and Now: North Carroll Street Between West Johnson and West Gorham

The postmark on the postcard: Dec 21, 1911, 11:30 AM.

The message: Merry Xmas and Happy New Year To you both. With Love From Hazel.

Addressed to Mrs. Delia Young, Bloomington, Wis.


Photo credit:  Retiring Guy

Close-up of porch of the first house on the left in black-and-white postcard.
Photo credit:  Retiring Guy

And across the street is the Steensland House.
Photo credit:  Retiring Guy

More about the Steensland House
New home wanted for historic Steensland House.  (Isthmus, 12/15/2011)
Mansion Hill neighbors oppose plan to move landmark Steensland House.  (Isthmus, 4/11/2012)
Bethel Congregation approves concept for Steensland House.  (Madison Trust for Historic Preservation, 7/22/2013)
Latest plan keeps historic Steensland House on same Downtown block.  (Wisconsin State Journal, 8/19/2013)

Related posts:
Then and Now:  State Street.  (8/31/2013)
Then and Now:  East Mifflin and North Pinckney.  (8/30/2013)

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