Main Street

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This printed postcard features a photograph described as Main Street, Glassboro, NJ. The original photograph was hand-marked with the text "Main Street Glassboro NJ"; however, the road seems to end at an intersection when zoomed into the photograph. Main Street was a long, continuous road that did not end at an intersection, so the location marked in this photo is not confirmed. We have also visually examined all the existing homes on Main Street and have not been able to identify the homes in this photograph.

We believe the car dates between 1907 and 1918; however, we have not been able to confirm the exact make or year. The license plate does appear to match the style used in New Jersey in 1913 and 1915.

The photograph shows a dirt road, concrete sidewalks and curbs, and telephone/electric poles, which depict Glassboro's growth during the early part of the 20th century. Also seen in the photograph is a group of young girls standing in the street on the middle right of the image. 

Related information:
Abbotmaid Drugs, Candy, and Soda on Main and High Street
Betts House: 209 Main Street
Corner of High Street and Main
Main Street (Similar to this photograph)
Main Street

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