Archive Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Postcard |
Catalog Number |
2023.014.0178 |
Scope & Content |
The postcard is a photograph of Main Street in Gillette, Wyoming. The words at the bottom are either handwritten or typed text that reads MAIN STREET GILLETTE, WYO. O'Neil Photo Co. The black and white photograph focuses on one side of the street. Trees, street lights, as well as electical lines and poles can be seen. Outside the buildings are parked cars. Multiple signs are legable. Furtherest from the camera is a sign that reads DRUGS. Across the street is two signs advertising the local theatre. One of the signs faces the road and reads FIESTA THREATRE. The sign facing the camera reads FIESTA. A sign that reads POOL HALL van be seen. Two signs advertise RED OWL. The sign hanging infront of the building reads RED OWL FOOD STORES. The sign above the door reads [illegable] RED OWL FRUITS. Next door is a sign that reads SHOES [illegable] [illegable] READY TO WEAR. Advertising the same business is another sign that reads PETER'S SHOES. Directly next to the shoe store is a sign that reads MONTGOMERY HOTEL LOUNGE. On the corner is a sign that reads MONTGOMERY HOTEL CAFE [illegable]. On the back is handwitting in blue ink that reads The other side of the street- This hotel did not look very inviting. The [illegable] gift shops in town nothing to rave over. |
Title |
Main Street Gillette, Wyoming |
Search Terms |
Fiesta Theatre Gillette Gillette Main Street Montgomery Hotel |
Subjects |
Advertisements Advertising Buildings Buildings Commerce Electric lighting Electric lines Electric signs Photographs Postcards Roads Storefronts Stores & shops Streets Trees Vehicles |
Classification |
Automobiles Buildings Business & Commerce Correspondence/Postcard Hotels Photography Recreation Retail Roads Theaters Towns Transportation Travel |