"Central Park, Louisville KY"
Post card mailed 1917
This view near the present day entrance to St. James Court shows the walk, perimeter hedge and a hint of the homes along Fourth Avenue in the background.
Mailed to Fort Wayne, Indiana on October 10, 1917, to a family with a German surname, the message on the back reveals some interesting "current events" of the time:
"Dear Sis and bro-in-law
"Got your letter this AM. Wasn't much surprised about dad. He wouldn't have good health if he didn't jaw at someone. He doesn't worry me a little bit. Just so mother and the kids get along. I am glad he hasn't got me to tell his troubles. Tell him I am going after his friend the Kaiser next Tuesday. Sure am going to get him so he had better bid him farewell . . ."Enlargement (126 sec @ 56kbps)
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