Very observant!’

‘E.C. Kropp Co.’ Postcard (1940)

Close-up view of tulips at the Nelis Tulip Farm in Holland, Michigan. Printed on front: "Nelis tulip fields, Holland, Mich." Printed on back: "Two miles out on Lakewood Blvd. the Nelis Tulip Farm is the 'Tulip headquarters for the nation.' Acre after acre of vari-colored tulip blossoms greet the eye, a delight to inhabitants and visitors alike. Situated in fertile territory, Holland is fast becoming a great nursery center of America. Pub. by Vanden Berge Cigar Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Natural color postcard made in U.S.A. by E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis. (CDY)." c.1941

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Recent Acquisition - Postcard Collection

Greetings from America.  Published 1898 by E.C. Kropp

Old Saint Paul Minnesota Postcard - The Gates Ajar At Como Park, Published By Mando Photo Company Of St. Paul, Card Made By The E.C. Kropp Company, Dated 1950 by Joe Haupt

Öt éve már, hogy az Ecseri piacon rábukkantam az Elfoglalt ember levelezőlapjára (1. kép), amiről azóta kiderült, hogy rengeteg képpel gyártották, most pedig remélhetőleg meglesz az ötletadó amerikai sorozat egyik darabja, a Milwaukeeban működött E.C. Kropp Co. nyomdájában készült "Enjoying Every Minute Here – Too Busy to Write" golfozós kiadása (6. kép).

ÖRÖM!

“Our Rustic Shore Line” Greetings from Grand Forks, ND

Date: 1939

Sent from: Grand Forks, ND

Sent to: Parkersburg, WV

Made by: E.C. Kropp Co.

Made in: USA

via Reginald Ratliff

Under Six Flags Showing Alamo - San Antonio, Texas by [email protected] Jordan Smith Via Flickr: The Alamo has been ruled under six different flags, namely, French, Spanish, Mexican, Texas, Confederate and the United States. Mailed from San Antonio, Texas to William Murray of Oak Park, Illinois on March 21, 1940: Hello Bill, It takes quite a while to go through this and all the city but it is very interesting and we are glad we didn't miss it. Tomorrow we go through. Tomorrow we go out to the lunch. E.C. Kropp Co. Milwaukee, Wis. 16695N

View of Harlowe's Wooden Man in Marquette, Michigan. Printed on front: "Harlowe's Wooden Man, Marquette, Mich. In the land of Hiawatha." Printed on back: "Natural color postcard, made in U.S.A. by E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis. (EBF)."

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Souvenir postcard depicting airplanes and automobiles departing from a factory, with inset views of Detroit. Printed on front: "Greetings from Detroit." Printed on back: "Key to view on other side. D: The heart of Detroit. E: Library. T: Bear pit, Detroit Zoo. R: Detroit Municipal Airport. O: General Motor Bldg. at night. I: Nancy Brown's Peace Carillon. T: Memorial Fountain, Detroit Zoological Park. Pub. by United News Co., Detroit, Mich. Natural color postcard made in U.S.A. by E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis., (KLY)."

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View of The Inn at Charlevoix, Michigan. Printed on front: "The Inn, Charlevoix-the-Beautiful, Mich." Printed on back: "Made in U.S.A. by E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis." Handwritten on back: "You know how indifferent I was about coming up but am glad now to be here. The days have been hot but the nights are nice & cool. Have been out so much need by the time I get back I'm thinking I'll need the 'Rest Cure.' Love, Rae C. Levy." Card is postmarked July 13, 1937.

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View of Queen and her court posing on illuminated ice sculpture during the Winter Carnival in Escanaba, Michigan. Printed on back: "Queen and court, Escanaba Winter Carnival, Escanaba, Mich. Plan your winter vacation in Escanaba, in the heart of 'Hiawathaland.' Perhaps nowhere is there more natural country for the enjoyment of winter vacations ... highways kept in perfect condition for travel, easily accessible by rail or air, plenty of natural ice for skating and ice boating. Escanaba has the largest and most perfectly conditioned outdoor ice rink in America. You will enjoy your skating here. There are convenient hotels, with the warmth and hospitality of this north country. Made in U.S.A. by E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis."

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View of the Public Library and Eagles Club in Niles, Michigan. Printed on front: "Public Library and Eagles Club, Niles, Mich." Printed on back: "Made in U.S.A. by E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee."

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View of women smelt fishing at Escanaba, Michigan. Printed on front: "Smelt fishing, Escanaba, Mich." Printed on back: "The annual Smelt Fishing Jamboree takes place the first week-end in April which marks the start the start of a two week spawning run, when millions of the silver bellied fish start running from Lake Michigan up the various streams in the district. Made in U.S.A. by E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Photo by Selkirk Studio."

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‘Murphy’s Law!’

‘E.C. Kropp Co.’ postcard (1939)

View of Native American men fishing in rapids from canoes in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Printed on front: "Indians fishing in the rapids, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. In the land of Hiawatha." Printed on back: "Published by Young's Studio, Frank T. Patyk, Prop., Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. A natural color card made by E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis. CIY."

Courtesy of the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library