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Appaloosa Mule Postcard:  Will A. Johnson, Sr., "The Spotted Mule King", Sugar Grove, Illinois
Photo is from the 1940's. Six mule hitch owned and displayed by Will A Johnson Sr, Sugar Grove, Illinois, a collector of appaloosa mules. Said to be the only six appaloosa mule hitch in the world at that time.

N W Township, Merrill Road
Letter from R. Ogden Hannaford to Sugar Grove Historical Society dated Sep. 24, 2001
(See pictures to read letter)

Sugar Grove, IL, N W Township, Merrill Road, Letter, 2001
Letter from Ruth B. Frantz, Treasurer, dated Oct. 4, 2001, in reply to letter from R. Ogden Hannaford dated Sept. 24, 2001. (See pictures to read)

Sugar Grove High School:  Postcard from Hilda to Roma Lemmon, 1909
Postcard Stamped September 10, 1909, Sugar Grove, IL

Handwritten Note:

Dear Roma Florance,

I am having a fine time. Hope you are well and all right.
With best regards to all from Hilda.

Postcard of Sugar Grove:  To Linda Christian from Bob, 1952
Stamped July 30, 1952, Sugar Grove, IL

Handwritten Note:

To: Linda Christian, Seville, Ohio

Linda,

I am having a good time here. But it would be better if you were with me. I sure miss you a lot, so you know how much I like you. Have…

Postcard:  Greetings from Sugar Grove, 1913
"Greetings from Sugar Grove" Postcard depicts photos of Old West Hotel, Sugar Grove Normal and Industrial School, Sugar Grove Supply Co. Wagon, Will A Johnson Livery and Stable, Sugar Grove Methodist Church, and Sugar Grove Railroad…

Postcard: Kaneville Picnic, 1910
Postmarked July 19, 1910, Kaneville, Illinois

Handwritten Note:

To: Mr. M. D. Seavey, Sugar Grove, Illinois

I thought you would like a picture of the picnickers. I am enjoying my vacation. Tomorrow I am going to Birt, Iowa. Eva Shorllhom

Postcard:  Scene Near Sugar Grove, Illinois, 1910
Postmarked November 5, 1910

Handwritten Note

To: Miss Ida Emeni (?), Evansville, Wisconsin

Many happy returns of your birthday.

Judd

Postcard:  House, To Lillian A. Davis, 191?
Postmarked October 3, 191?, Batavia, Illinois

Hand written note:

To: Miss Lillian A. Davis, R.D. #2, Sugar Grove, Illinois

Can you see where your room is? Looks fine, don't it. There is plenty of room on the roof.

Cooper-Needham Blacksmith Shop:  Postcard to Mary Dugan from Ina
The Cooper-Needham Blacksmith Shop was built in the late 1800s at 214 Main Street.

POSTCARD

To: Mrs. Mary E. Dugan, Big Rock, Illinois

Dear Mary:

Two days I've been ready to come down there but both times someone has come. I guess C.…

Booth Family: Postcard to Ethel Booth from Grace with photo of Launch Party from B.S. taken north of Oregon, Illinois.
Handwritten Inscription:

Dear Cousin,

I guess if I wait to write a letter, it will be longer than ever, so I'll just send you a card. Why wouldn't your wirte once in a while? I have a cold that has made me nearly sick so much so that I had to…

Bolster Family: Rhoda Bolster. July 5, 1916 Postcard
Postcard Postmarked July 5, 1916

Return address: 254 Bew Ave., Aurora, Illinois
To address: Mr. Clarence Bolster, Sugar Grove, Illinois

I guess you know who this picture is of. Too bad we can't see you better but that's the way you wanted it.…

Sugar Grove Supply Company, 221 Main Street, Circa 1893:  Postcard
Postcard to Mrs. George Lye, Greenfield, Massachusetts
Postmarked February 17, 1909

Dear Nan,

Are sending you a little view of home. I got it wrong side up on the card, but never mind. Turn it upside down. Have had good luck so far. Love…

Sugar Grove Supply Company, 221 Main Street, Circa 1893:   Postcard
Handwritten Note:
Store built 1893. Kecks bought this store in 1893.

Main Street Scene:  Town Hall, Normal and Industrial School, and House at 185 S. Main St. (1910 Postcard to Edgar Snow)
Postcard to: Mr. Edgar Snow, 1201 W. Stoughton, Urbana, Illinois
Dated: November 10, 1910

Well, what is the matter down there? I've been wondering what has become of you; didn't know but ht maybe you had dropped off the earth. Does this scene…
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