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Title: Prosser Store Post Office Year: Unknown
Photo ID: 252a Dimensions: H 8" x W 10"
Format: Photograph (Sepia) Condition: Fair
Collection: Local History Collection Repository Lake Oswego Library
 
Notes: Durham Street store, signs on front: sunset ice cream; stationary; cigars; tobacco. Bell Telephone sign on front of building. Mounted on cardboard; pin holes. Same as 252 b & c.
Notes on back: First Post Office in Oswego. 1- Dena Prosser daughter of G.W. Prosser #2________ #3 G.W. Prosser - Postmaster #4 Jack Monk; building still standing Aug 24, [19]67; rental now; flag pole in front (photo faded-cannot see flag). note wires attached to house & bell sign on gable for telephone or telegraph?; Friends of Library
Duplication rights: Credit Lake Oswego Public Library
Keywords: dogs; porches; wood sidewalks; hitching rails; thermometers; chimneys; vines; suspenders; hats; flag poles
Subjects: People; Buildings -- Commercial; Businesses; Post Offices; Fences; Old Town; Pets