Index of Postcards in Collection of Jack Sanders

 

This is an index of the cards in our collection, arranged alphabetically by title. Index also lists the type of card, who published it, approximate date, and information about the card.

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Copies of these cards can be made. Please e-mail the collector.

 

Abbreviations used in the index

Alb. = Albertype Postcard Company        B = Dated by hand         BW = Black & white

CH = Chrome (modern glossy color)        CP = Color print (old lithography)

HC = hand-colored        PM = postmarked date         RP = real photograph

Last updated Aug. 23, 2005

 

Questions? E-mail jackfsanders[at]yahoo.com

 

Title

Type

Publisher

Date

Description

Albert Stockli at Stonehenge

CH

Travel Literature Corp.

1960s?

Picture of Chef Stockli holding a platter of food, with Stonehenge Inn in the background.

Aldrich Museum

CH

Press House Inc.

1970s?

Shows sculpture garden and  rear, of museum before any additions were built on building.

Altar of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

HC?

H.D. Smith

1910

Shows interior of pre-1915 church.

Altnacraig, front view, residence of A. Barton Hepburn, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Newvochrome

1914PM

Front of mansion on High Ridge; matches “review view” card; see also Altnacraig cards under under Residence of

Altnacraig, rear view, residence of A. Barton Hepburn, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Bissell, Newvochrome

Ca. 1914

The rear of the house; matches “front view” above.

“Another view of the Gaines Research Kennels…”

BW

Collotype

1950PM

Building that is now Belzoni’s Red Lion restaurant on Route 7

Bailey Inn

RP

Mignerey

1912?

RP card used by pharmacist George A. Mignerey to order new cards; shows rear wing of Bailey Inn that stood on Main Street.

Bailey Inn

 CP

Mignerey

1912?

Color card, made in Germany, from the above order.

Bailey Inn, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

HD Smith/Alb.

1913PM

The inn from Main Street

Bailey Inn, The, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

??

1905?

Small image, undivided back card; picture is same, though cropped differently, as Bissell card credited to Koehler. Very old. Shows more of north side than most.

Bailey Inn, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Bissell

1905?

Photo by Koehler; not very good printing. See above.

Bailey Inn, The, Ridgefield, Conn.

Violet tint

?

Ca 1915

Same image as above, but larger

Bailey Inn, The, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Bissell/ Newvochrome

1914PM

View of front, with dog in driveway, carriage at steps.

Bailey Inn, Ridgefield, Conn.

Green tint

Bissell

1906PM

Early view, with a little of the north side. No leaves on trees.

Bailey’s Inn

CP

Rotograph

1910

Shows chickens in yard; man in carriage at right (photographer?)

Bailey Inn, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

HD Smith

1909D

Two women in front; owner of card dates lunch there at 1909.

Beacon Hill Cottage, Residence of Dr. Newton H. Shaffer, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Bissell/ Alb.

1920s

House still stands at or around 314 Wilton Road West, but porches and 3 of 4 chimneys are now gone.

Benjamin Franklin Grammar School, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Simon

Ca 1920

Shows “old high school” northeasterly before any additions.

Bissell’s Drug Store…

CH

 

Early 60s

Color chrome card nicely shows Bissell’s, A&P and Ridgefield Savings Bank, with period cars.

Bluebird, The, Ridgefield, Conn

HC

Bissell/Alb

Ca 1920

The apartment building on West Lane, across from the West Lane Inn. A/k/a called West Lane Inn early on (see card)

Blue Bird Inn, Ridgefield, Conn.

Brown tint

?

Ca 1915

Different angle from above.

Book Barn, The, Ridgefield, Conn.

Buff tint

 

1938PM

“Old and new books. Tea is served.” Now a house on Wilton Road West at Wilton town line.

Book Barn, The, Ridgefield, Conn

Buff

 

1930s

Probably done at same time as above, but shows long view.

Book Barn, The, Ridgefield, Conn.

Buff, glossy

 

1930s

Contemporary with above, this view shows dirt highway, and town line sign at left.

Book Barn, The, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

 

1930s

This is a double-wide card, with close-up view of property – mostly greenery.

Branchville RR Station

BW

German

Ca 1905

Early view of station, looking east, with large house in background.

Bridge across Norwalk River, Branchville, Conn.

CP

LC. Mead/ Newvochrome

1914PM

Beautiful view from what’s now Route 7 of lower bridge, and Peaceable Street in background. Shows tracks, but station out of sight. Bridge is still there.

Business Block, A, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Simon

1920s

Denton Block northward, including Joseph Roberts contractor and Walker’s Happy Shop, Hibbart’s market.

Business Block, A. Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Simon

1920s

Same as above, but lightly hand-colored.

Business Center, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Bissell/ Litho-chrome

1911PM

Looking north on Main St. from St. Stephen’s area; “laundry” sign in front of current Ridgefield Bank.

Business District, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Collotype

1952 PM

In front of “Squash’s”; shows old parking arrangement. Town hall, Bedient block in background

Business Section, Branchville, Conn.

BW (buff)

Artvue

1920s?

Shows old Ancona’s Market, with lots of cars from the 20s.

Business Section, Main Street, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Howard D. Smith

1908PM

Looking south at east side of Main Street; show’s Gottlieb’s store, Adams & Keeler Real Estate, etc.; a later view is in “Main Street South from Ridgefield Pharmacy.

Business Section of Main Street as It Appeared before the Destructive Fire of 1895

HC & BW

HD Smith

1907PM

Both colored and black and white versions. Looks south from about where Roma Pizzeria is today. Shows old town hall, livery stable sign; fence at Methodist church. See also below.

Business Section of Main Street, Ridgefield, Conn., Looking North

BW

HD Smith

1908PM

Same series as above card; view is front in front of Squash’s looking toward Bedient block and beyond.

Camp Adventure, Ridgefield, Conn.

CH

1960s

Dexter

View of docks, boats, kids on Great Pond (which card calls Arden Lake).

Camp Topstone, Branchville Conn., The Front Lawn

RP

??

??

View showing camp buildings. This was probably the same as Camp Adventure, above, also known as Arden Camp (q.v.), nowhere near Branchville.

Camp Topstone, Branchville Conn., The Swimming Pool

RP

??

??

View of dock-enclosed area of large pond. Very similar to aerial view of docks at Camp Adventure.

Campers off for a Tramp

BW

YMCA

1906PM

This card was postmarked from Ridgefield, but does not say the view is from Ridgefield. Shows kids walking down dirt road. May be from old Fresh Air Camp in Branchville.

Candle Shop

CH

Fred’s Studio/ Dexter

1960s

View of Route 7 store with oval inset showing interior

Candle Shop, the

CH

Wicks Studio

1970s?

View of the store

Candle Shop

CH

Stamford Photo/ Dexter

1961PM

Includes sign.

Cannon Ball House, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Rotograph

Ca 1910

Keeler Tavern; wonderful, warm coloring typical of Rotograph

“Casagmo” Residence of Geo. M. Olcott, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Bissell/ Lithochrome

1908

Main Street, looking toward entrance to Casagmo, with mansion looming in background. Shows old gatekeeper’s cottage.

“Casagmo,” Residence of Mr. Geo. M. Olcott

HC

Bissell/ Alb

1910s

Shows front of the house, obscured by shrubs.

Casagmo, Ridgefield, Conn.

RP

Underwood

Ca 1910

Front of mansion – very similar to above shot, but a photo.

Casagmo, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Privately printed?

1930s?

Shows front of house, closer than above.

Casagmo, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Privately printed?

1930s?

Shows rear of house and gardens.

Casagmo Gardens, Ridgefield, Connecticut, 1st Terrace

Rust tint

Privately printed?

1930s

Shows statue and fountain, with gate in background.

Casagmo Gardens, Ridgefield, Connecticut, 2d Terrace

BW

Privately printed?

1930s

Garden scene with chairs.

Casagmo Gardens, Ridgefield, Connecticut, Entrance

Rust tint

Privately printed

1930s?

Vertical card showing gate

[Casagmo]

RP

Privately produced?

1907PM

Real photo showing front of mansion from street near entrance

Cass Gilbert Fountain, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

?

1931PM

Fountain looking west, with West Lane in background; at right is old car parking in front of corner store; antiques sign visible there. [See also under Fountain]

Cass Gilbert Fountain, West Lane, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Bissell/ Alb

1943PM

View toward southeast, with house in background. Tree in island.

Cass Gilbert Fountain & Congregational Church, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Eagle

1947PM

View shows a mailbox and a tree in the fountain island.

Cass Gilbert Memorial Fountain and Cannonball House, Ridgefield, Connecticut

BW

Finch’s Cigar Store/ Dexter

1941PM

Odd view showing Keeler Tavern and “Hoyt” house in background; looks northeasterly

Cass Gilbert’s Memorial, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Simon

1930s

Brick house at 152 Main Street, originally built by Mrs. Cass Gilbert as museum for her husband’s work.

Catholic Church, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

?

ca 1905

Early card, undivided back, showing front straight on.

Catholic Church, Ridgefield, Conn.

Blue tint

?

Ca 1910

View of St. Mary’s looking from High Ridge toward north, few trees and no leaves on them. Clubhouse at right.

Catholic Church and Rectory, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Simon

1930s?

View from Catoonah Street, looking northeasterly, with rectory in foreground.

“Catholic Church and Parish” Ridgefield, Ct.

CP

Moore and Gibson Co.

Pre-1910

Church and rectory – unusual title.

Circle F Ranch, Ridgefield, Conn.

Green tint

 

1943PM

Collection of seven small views of dude ranch for kids, somewhere in town (old Downesbury Manor?)

Circle Luncheonette, U.S. Route 7, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Picto-Cards

1955B

Front of restaurant. Matches card below.

Circle Luncheonette, U.S. Route 7, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Picto-cards

1955B

Interior of restaurant, showing tables, knotty pine walls, pinball machine, Polo Club sign.

Cocktail Lounge and Bar, Outpost Inn, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Collotype

1940s?

Walls show large scenes, including picture of Gaines Research  Kennels, exact view that’s on postcard of that name (q.v.). Floor had a map, much more clearly seen in “Tap Room, Outpost Inn” below.

Colonial Dining Room, Outpost Inn, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Albertype

1940s?

View of elegant dining room, with fireplace.

Colonial Steak House

CH

Mench /Dexter

1957B

View of building and sign; this was originally Outpost Kennels (see Cocktail Lounge above), then Gaines Research Kennels (q.v.)

Comfort Lodge

RP

?

1909 PM

Picture of a house at a country intersection with signpost; “Comfort Lodge” printed under picture; PM is Ridgefield, but was it here?

Community Center

CH

D&S Distributors

1990s

Card has big red “Ridgefield” on front and shows front of Community Center; erroneously says it was built “in the 1900s.” Photo by J. Nahabedian. Rare “modern” postcard of Ridgefield.

Congregational Church and West Lane, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Bissell / Koehler

1904PM

One of the earliest cards; also fairly common; shows fountain triangle before the fountain existed, and West Lane extending off with church at left and Ingersoll house at right; bit of Corner Store visible. [See also cards listed under First Congregational Church.]

Congregational Church, Ridgefield, Conn.

RP

Garraway Co.

1911PM

View to southwest of church from intersection; clubhouse partially visible in background.

Congregational Church, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

HD Smith

1913PM

View to southwest, with much of intersection in foreground. No fountain.

Congregational Church, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Morris Berman

1924PM

View to southwest; fountain in image. Roads are still dirt

Congregational Church, Ridgefield, Conn.

Green tint

Bissell

1906PM

Cancelled on “Danbury & S. Norwalk RPO” (aboard train); undivided back. Shows church only

Congregational Church, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

HE Smith

1908PM?

Printed in Great Britain. Shows church from more WSW.

Congregational Church, Ridgefield, Conn. (handwritten)

BW

?

Before 1903?

This is a “private mailing card,” a type published from 1898 to 1903. Perhaps earliest Ridgefield postcard. Looks SW; tree at left in triangle, which is much larger than now; fence of Corner Store at right.

Congregational Church, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Freese Photo Co., Norwalk

1944PM

Unusual view looking south at church from across West Lane; poor quality image

Congregational Church, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Rotograph

1908PM

Looking SW; little of roads.

Congregational Church, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

HD Smith

1907PM ?

Early card, looking SW; image takes up upper left of card front.

Congregational Church, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Bissell/ Alb.

1938PM

Close-up, looking SW

Congregational Church, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Collotype

Ca 1940?

View from in front of Keeler Tavern shows old sign post that was on Main Street just north of West Lane until 1980s; mailbox near church.

[Congregational Church]

RP

 

Ca 1905

Photo looks west from Main across triangle down West Lane; triangle has fire hydrant, tree; no utility poles visible in image.

Constant Creativity – Lahey Studios

CH

Eston Photo Reproductions

1970PM

Advertising card for Lahey Studios, Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield, showing five images of bronzes, statues, etc.

Cottage, Outpost Inn, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Treadway/ Alb.

1930s

This building is also shown in background of “Tennis courts, Outpost Inn”

Country Club, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Mignerey/ Alb.

1920s

Shows building on old Ridgefield golf course grounds off Peaceable Street and Golf Lane; later moved to Grove St. as goat barn, then incorporated into New England Institute for Medical Research. Burned in early 1980s.

Country Club, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Bissell/ Alb.

1920s?

Different angle from above, showing old car and people in front. People look like kids – caddies?

Danbury Road, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

 

1905PM

Shows rutted, dirt road on a curve. Virtually unidentifiable except for curve. Just vegetation on roadsides. Ugly card. 2 copies, another 1907PM

Dining Room, Landlord Smith’s Tavern, Ridgefield, Conn.

RP

Underwood

Ca 1910

Shows fireplace at Smith Tavern. Since tavern was razed to make way for library in 1900, image is probably a photo of a photo; card sent to Benjamin N. Smith of Sohne, Mich. By “Evelyn” (see also Fireplace in Dining Room…”

Dr. Roberts Place, Ridgefield, Ct [handwritten on front]

BW

“JA”

1922PM

View of house through gate from street. This is the old Wiggin place on Peaceable Street (see “Residence of Albert H. Wiggin”)

Drive-in and Walk-up Building, Ridgefield Savings Bank

CH

Ridgefield Photo Shop / Dexter

Ca 1960

Photo by C.F. Korker

Duck Pond, Casagmo, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

HD Smith / Alb

1920s

Ducks on a pond; bridge, dam? In background

Dunrovin, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

NEG

Artvue

1940s?

Mansion at West Lane and Country Club Road that burned in late 1970s; once home of Melbert B. Carey, candidate for governor.

Negative and proof in collection.

East Ridge, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

HD Smith/ Alb

1910s?

Probably based on early 1900s photo; shows four Ridge houses, Veterans Park fields, Governor Street. Looks southeasterly

East Ridge, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Bissell

1906PM

Similar SE view, but more trees. Small image on undivided back card.

East Ridge, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Mignerey / Alb

?

SE view showing Gov. St., lots of trees.

East Ridge, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Brundage & Benedict

1908PM

Wonderful view of family. Looks east along Governor Street dirt sidewalk, with current police station in back, old Lounsbury house (now Donnelly offices) at left; man, woman, two young girls, may be Rockwells. WEB

East Ridge, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Bissell/ Litho-Chrome

1908PM

Beautiful, sweeping SE view, as above, but with apple trees in bloom. WEB

East Ridge, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Bissell/ Alb

1920s

View ESE with Ridge houses barely visible behind trees; close to Governor Street.

Egleston House, The, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Bissell/ Alb

1930s?

The house just south of Jesse Lee Methodist Church on Main St.

Egleston House

RP

?

1910s??

Photo of house at 181 Main St, identified in pencil on back as Egleston – “our house”

Elizabeth K. Morris Memorial Library, Ridgefield, Conn.

RP

HE Smith

1907B

The library, showing strolling garden out back. View looks northeasterly from Main and Prospect.

Elizabeth W. Morris Memorial Library, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

HD Smith/ Alb.

1914PM

Looks like same image as above, only hand-colored and with correct name.

Elm Shade Cottage, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Souvenir Post Card Co.

1907PM

View of Elms Inn complex, looking northeasterly; leaves on trees obscures some.

Elm Shade Cottages, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Moore & Gibson

1906PM

Two-thirds image. No leaves on trees so buildings more visible than above; northeasterly view.

Elms, The, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Bissell/ Alb.

1920s

Looking southeasterly; 1920s car in driveway; shows restaurant and building to north, plus a bit of the annex.

Elms, The, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Bissell/ Newvochrome

1911B

Looking northeasterly, good view of annex and restaurant.

Elms, The, Ridgefield, Conn

CP

?

?

Looking northeasterly; possibly a German litho card. Lots of leaves on trees.

Elms, The, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Mignerey/

1920s?

Just the restaurant.; closeup.

Elms, The

HC

?

1920s

Same as the car-in-driveway view above, but cheap reproduction and poor coloring. BW version also in collection.

Elms Inn and Cottages, The, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW NEG

?

Ca 1930

Dark shot of compound, looking southeasterly, from across Main Street. Old cars parked along curb. Proof card and negative.

Elms Inn and Cottages, The, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Lumitone

1932PM

Same photo as above, but with white-backed label on front; colored lightly.

Elms Inn, The, Ridgefield, Conn.

RP

Underwood

Ca 1910

View from middle of Gilbert Street, looking toward complete. Picture shows a tree in the middle of intersection of Gilbert and Main Streets.

Elms Inn, The, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Bissell/ Alb

1920s?

Just the restaurant, looking ENE.

Elms Inn, The

CH

Color Studio

1972PM

Collage of three pictures, one outside, two inside (dining room and tap room)

Elms Inn, The

CH

H.J. Benanti Advertising

1960s?

Restaurant and annex, looking northeasterly.

Entrance Hall, original Spiral Staircase, built in 1812, Outpost Inn, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Wells / Collotype

1930s

Nice interior shot of Outpost Inn interior; there are both horizontal and vertical versions of this card. (See “Original Spiral Staircase…”)

Entrance to F.E. Lewis Res. From West Lane, Ridgefield, Conn.

RP

Garraway

1912PM

Showing the stone gates

Entrance to Residence of Mrs. A. L. Thomas, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Bissell/ Alb

1921PM

Gate and driveway of house that still exists on Golf Lane (brick mansion). However, house not visible in card, and no card of house has ever been found. Tall, slender trees shown are gone, replaced by maples.

Entrance to Upagenstit, Ridgefield, Conn.

RP

Underwood

Ca 1915

Shot from across West Lane toward gate. Both mansion and greenhouses are visible.

Entrance to “Upagenstit,” Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Probably Alb.

1919PM

A reproduction of the above photo card image.

E.P. Dutton and C.A. Hamilton residence, High Ridge, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Bissell/Litho-Chrome

Ca 1910

View shows two residences, looking southwesterly from road, with Dutton place in foreground. Hamilton house moved across road.

E.W. Morris Memorial Library, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Simon

1944PM

Cheap hand-colored card, showing library from the front; also BW version by Nomis (Simon backward)

E.W. Morris Memorial Library, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Bissell/ Alb

1920s?

Front of library, looking northeasterly

E.W. Morris Memorial Library, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Collotype

1940s?

Front, looking northeasterly, close-up.

Fire House, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Simon

1920s?

View of firehouse with no additions, just two bays in front.

Fireplace in Dining Room of Landlord Smith’s Tavern, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Alb.

1910s?

Printed view of RP card, “Dining Room, Landlord Smith’s Tavern,” above.

First Church of Christ, Scientist

CH

Endacom

1960s

Card lists times of services.

First Class Limousine Service

CH

??

1970s?

Card shows stretch Cadillac of 1970s vintage; gives rates, etc. says office is 52 Danbury Road, 438-9900.

First Congregational Church, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Bissell/ Litho-Chrome

1908PM

SW view, similar to others (see under Congregational Church)

[First Congregational Church]

BW

?

1906PM

Early card, SW view.

First National Bank, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Bissell/ Newvochrome

Before 1910

Bank building looking SE. This is now the front portion of First Union at Main and Governor Streets.

First National Bank, Ridgefield, Conn.

RP

Underwood

Ca 1910

View almost due east shows old library and Loder apartments in background left, and a bit of the house-turned-offices on other side of Governor Street at right.

First National Bank and Main Street, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Bissell/ Alb

1920s

Before Ridgefield Savings Bank was built. View looks now, showing three men chatting. Two may be chauffeurs of cars visible in shot; Francis D. Martin maintained he was the man in the straw hat. Wonderful view. WEB

First National Bank and Trust Co. of Ridgefield, Ridgefield, Conn., Est. 1900

CH

Mench

1960s?

Close-up of bank front. Vertical.

First National Bank and Trust Company of Ridgefield, Ridgefield, Conn.

CH

?

1957

This is a calendar postcard, with view of front of bank on top half, and 1957 calendar on bottom half.

First National Bank and Savings Bank, Ridgefield, Conn.

Sepia

Freese Photo/ Collotype

1930s

Shows both banks, looking northeasterly.

Flower Garden and Green-houses of Mr. F.E. Lewis, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Bissell/ Newvochrome

Ca 1910

Good view of the huge greenhouse complex on Upagenstit estate, West Lane (now Ridgefield Manor Estates) See also under “Greenhouses, Upagenstit”

Flower Garden of Mrs. George G. Shelton, The Orchard, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Bissell/ Newvochrome

1913PM

Most of this estate was on West Lane in town of Lewisboro, N.Y., but a portion was in Ridgefield.

Fountain, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Bissell/ Alb.

1920s

Fountain from West Lane, looking due east, with Hoyt house in background. Main Street has been colored green so it’s hard to see it’s there. [See also Cass Gilbert Fountain]

Fox Hill, Route 7, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW NEG

Artvue

Late 1940s

The old Outpost mansion-turned-inn, standard view looking north at front, with pool in foreground. Card proof and card negative in collection.

Fox Hill, Route 7, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW NEG

Artvue

Late 1940s

Looking south from mansion across pool to vista toward town Card proof and card negative in collection.

Fox Hill, Route 7, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW NEG

Artvue

Late 1940s

Shows rear of Fox Hill Inn mansion complex. Card proof and card negative in collection.

Fox Hill Restaurant and Inn, John Yervant’s

CH

Lance Litho

1960s

Shows four views of inside and outside of inn, with a fox logo. Many of these were distributed.

Fox Hill…an Inn

CH

Hannan Color Productions

1960s

Shows front of inn, with pool in foreground; back of card has long description of inn and how to get there.

Front and Rear Views of Stebbins Place, Facing Site of Revolutionary Engagement, April 27, 1777

BW

HD Smith

Alb

This saltbox was torn down in early 1890s to make way for Casagmo mansion. This card was produced 10 or 15 years later.

Front and Rear Views of Stebbins Place, Facing Site of Revolutionary Engagement, April 27, 1777

CP

Mignerey

1913PM

This color version of the above has the words set in different type on very white, thick stock.

Front Terrace, Outpost Inn, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Treadway /Alb

1930s?

Shows lawn, wall, and statue. See also Garden at Outpost Inn, below.

Gaeta Shopping Center

CH

Mench/ Dexter

Ca 1960

Looking south toward Cortina Shop; back says “Something new in shopping pleasure.”

Gaeta Shopping Center

CH

Mench / Dexter

Ca 1960

Shows center’s directory, which lists: Rodier Flowers, Children’s Wear by Cortina, Dr. N. Gross Chiropodist, Roselli Women’s Alteration Shop, December’s Dance Studio, The Yardag Shop, Lou’s Package Store, Baldwin Radio & TV, Angelo’s Restaurant, Gaeta Plumbing & Heating Company.

Gaines Research Kennels, Ridgefield, Connecticut, view of the, as seen from the Danbury-Ridgefield Road.

BW

Collotype

1940s

The old Outpost Nurseries office building, still standing on Route 7 as part of Stonehouse Commons. Looking south. Back says: Research studies in dog nutrition and genetics are carried on in this building and adjoining kennels.” Kennels, now Belzoni’s Red Lion restaurant, are south of this building.

Garden at Outpost Inn, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Wells/ Collotype

1940s

Same scene as “Front Terrace,” above, but lower angle.

Garden Scene, Outpost Inn, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Wells/ Collotype

1940s

This shows inn buildings much more than gardens.

Gardens at “Upagenstit” Ridgefield, Conn

HC

Bissell/ Alb

1920s?

Magnificently hand-colored view of the gardens, with the mansion in background.

Geo. Werfelman Seasonal Cabins, Ridgefield, Conn., near Route 7

BW

Dexter

1950s

Actually on Picketts Ridge Road in Redding; shows log cabin.

Geraldine Farrar, Traviata

PR

German

1905PM

A photo portrait of opera star who lived most of her life in Ridgefield. (See postcards of her house in this list.)

Geraldine Farrar als Traviata

PR

German

1906PM

Another picture of above, showing full length gown.

Glass Enclosed Swimming Pool, Ridgefield Resort, Home of the JFPO, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

?

1951

This is the natatorium for F.E. Lewis’s Upagenstit estate. It stood on Lewis Drive in what is now the side yard of a house (the building’s foundation is still visible). JPFO stands for Jewish People’s Fraternal Organization, the owner, which was once investigated for communist ties.

Glass Enclosed Swimming Pool and Tennis Courts, Ridgefield Country Club, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Eagle Post Card View Co.

Ca 1950

View of people playing tennis, with natatorium (above) in background. Card notes club is “a former 3 million dollar estate.” Scene is now homelot on Lewis Drive. (#78?)

Gordon Walsh Agency

CH

C.F. Korker and Dexter

Early 1970s?

Shows front of agency, with second and third floors of Masonic Hall removed photographically. “Leading Realtor firm, suburbly equipped to assist you in purchasing, trading or building your home in Ridgefield, Connecticut, the loveliest truly New England town in the commuting area…”

Governor Lounsbury Home in Veterans Memorial Park Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Collotype

Ca 1946

Close-up of front of Community Center, looking southeasterly. See also under Grovelawn.

Graeloe, Residence of Mrs. L. H. Biglow, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Bissell/ Newvochrome

Ca 1910

Front view of the house that stood in Ballard Park

Graeloe, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Mignerey/ Alb.

1920s?

View with lots of trees

Graeloe, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

?

Ca 1910s?

Another view of front

Grammar School, Ridgefield, Conn

BW

Morris Berman

1917PM

The “old high school,” now Richard E. Venus Municipal Building, shortly after it was built and before its many additions. Front, looking due east.

Gray Court College, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW NEG

Artvue

1941B

Three girls standing out behind the mansion that was F.E. Lewis’s Upagenstit. Negative and proof card in collection. See also under Grey Court…

Great Pond Holding Corporation Bathing Beach

CH

Stamford Photo Studio/ Dexter

1960s

The beach that is now Martin Park, back when it was privately held.

Green Doors, The

BW

National Press

1954B

Picture of sign in front of Ridgefield’s only motel, which stood on Route 7 just south of Route 35. Torn down in mid-1980s.

Green Doors, The

BW

Newton Studios

1950s

Picture of a pond. Back says: “Swimming pool at Green Doors, Ridgefield, Conn. Route 7. Rates reasaonble. All rooms with private baths. Phone ahead for reservations. Idlewood 8-6766. Open all year. All knotty pine paneled rooms. Television. Family units.”

Green Doors, Route 7, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

National Press

1950s

View of one of the knotty pined rooms, with bed and lamp.

Greenhouse, The

BW

??

1970s?

Drawing of Ballard Greenhouse, sponsored by Ridgefield and Caudatowa Garden Clubs.

Greenhouses, Upagenstit, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Mignerey/ Alb

1913PM

More distant view than in “Flower Garden and Green-houses of Mr. F.E. Lewis…” House beyond is probably place on Shadow Lane, between High Ridge and Lewis Drive.

Greetings from Ridgefield Conn.

CP

American News Co.

?

Lettering is in gold – could be hand-lettered. Shows a flower, maybe a Mountain Laurel, and leaves.

Greetings from Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Tichnor

1952PM

Generic non-Ridgefield scene of road by water.

Grey Court College, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Bissell/ Alb

Early 1940s

View of the old Upagenstit mansion. There is also a BW version of this in the collection.

Grounds and Drive, Ridgefield Health Resort, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Collotype

Ca 1951

The driveway of Upagenstit estate, later Grey Court College, and then the resort (see under “Glass Enclosed Swimming Pool,” above). The view is of today’s Manor Road, looking toward West Lane. Some trees still standing.

“Grovellen,” Residence of Mr. Chas. Holt, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Bissell/ Newvochrome

Ca 1910

Brick mansion at corner of Peaceable Street and High Ridge.

“Grovellen,” Residence of Mr. Charles Holt, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Bissell/ Alb

1910s

Slightly different angle from above.

Grovelawn, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Mignerey/ Alb

1910s

View of front, northeasterly, with trees in front; from Mary Ingersoll, who lives across street and says gardener invites her to gardens there; family in Maine for summer

Grovelawn, Main Street, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

?

1913 / 15 or 17 PM

View of south side of Governor Phineas Lounsbury’s mansion.

Guest House, Outpost Inn, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Eagle

1940s?

House with stone foundation at the Outpost complex. Another edition of this card gives Geo. A. Mignerey as publisher. Maybe that edition is from 1930s.

Guest House Annex, Outpost Inn, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Photo-Tone/ Eagle

1940s?

Another view of the above building.

Hawley Cottage, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Bissell/ Litho-Chrome

Ca. 1910

The mansion that stands behind the Jesse Lee Memorial Methodist Church today, and used for church and nursery school functions. In this early image, house is covered in shingles. Soon after, it was turned into the Tudor style it is today – see “Residence of Mrs. E.M. Ziegler” and Wesley Hall.

Hawley House

CH

Dexter/ Natco

1960s

Photo by Clarence F. Korker of the Hauley House at Main Street and Branchville Road. Two versions of this card, with and without Korker credit. Another, later (1980s?) version has frame and “Connecticut” superimposed on the Korker image.

Hearthstone Outpost Inn, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Alb.

1930s?

View of the side of the inn plus outbuildings; lot of lawn. This card is same view as “Outpost Inn” except this has yellow umbrellas instead of pink ones.

Hearthstone Outpost Inn, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Collotype

1940s

Front of inn with dining room.

Hearthstone Outpost Inn, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Wells/ Collotype

1951PM

View of inn complex, from across Outpost Pond (glossy photo of this shot, used to create various editions of this card, is in the collection; see under Outpost Inn.)

Hermit and Hermitage, George Washington Gilbert, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Bissell/ Newvochrome

Ca 1910

A very popular card, so weird it was mailed to many people, who saved it. Shows Gilbert sitting cross-legged in a chair outside his 1700s saltbox, which has almost completely collapsed. Yet he lived in it. WEB See also “Home of George Washington Gilbert”

Hidden Barn Gift Shop

CH

Gramatan Art Co.

1956PM

This barn existed north of where CVS (old Grand Union) is today  Store owned by Herman and Carolyn Kuch also sold antiques. Building later became Ski Hut. Burned down in 1970s in fire of suspicious origin.

High Ridge Avenue Looking North, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Mignerey/ Alb.

1910s

View as described in title is from about midpoint between West Lane and Peaceable Street; shows mostly trees, sidewalk, and road.

High Ridge Avenue, Looking South, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Mignerey/ Al;b

1913PM

From near Peaceable; E.P. Dutton’s house can be seen prominently at right side.

High Ridge Avenue, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Bissell/ Alb.

1920s?

View from near southern end, looking NNE; shows some small houses, or outbuildings, plus stonewall, road, sidewalk.

High School, Ridgefield, Conn.

CH

Gramaton

1960s?

Ridgefield High School on East Ridge, looking northeasterly from East Ridge and Governor intersection.

Hillaire, Ridgefield, Conn.

Brown tint

?

1937PM

Side view of house. See below.

Hillaire, Residence of Joseph Conron, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Bissell/ Alb

1920s?

Front view of mansion. This house was torn down by Jimmy Doubleday in the 1940s and a new one built. Much of the estate was subdivided in the 1980s into Doubleday Lane and Sharp Hill Lane.

Holy Ghost Novitiate, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Bissell/ Alb.

1925PM

This was a very popular card, mailed often. Shows bunch of priests/novices on porch of the building that later became school board headquarters and is now part of the Congregate Housing complex. Stone house originally built in 1889 by Cheesman family. Holy Ghost fathers stopped using it around 1970.

Home of Geraldine Farrar, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Bissell/ Eagle

1942 PM

House on West Lane owned by the Metropolitan Opera star still stands. Earlier view of this place are under “Northoline” and “Residence of Mrs. L.L. Dempsey.”

Home of George Washington Gilbert, Hermit, Ridgefield, Conn.

RP

Underwood

Ca 1910

Nice shot of Gilbert with his house in even more collapsed condition than in “Hermit and Hermitage.” Uncommon card.

Homestead of V. Britting, Branchville, Conn.

CP

Published by Britting

Ca 1910

House still exists on east side of Florida Road, on curve, just north of Kenhonen, east of old tracks. Unusual in that it’s a modest house that the owner had a postcard of, printed in Germany.

[House]

RP

?

1910s?

Shows house on east side of Main Street a little south of Keeler Tavern

[House]

RP

?

?

Shows former Carnall house at the south end of Main Street, in the junction of Wilton Roads East and West

[House]

RP

?

Ca 1910

Shows a house on Prospect Street, just east of East Ridge. Back says in pencil: “Brown, Ridgefield, Conn.” This was C. F. Brown house in early 20th Century.

[House]

RP

?

1906PM

Early, undivided back card, show what is probably the Nash Apartments, between Elms Inn and library. Writer, Alice, says she lives there.

[House]

RP

?

1906B

Card showing house in Ridgefield, sent by owner, “C.[?] M. Howe, Mrs. A [?].M. Howe.” House and location unknown, but it has unusual windows cut into two front corners.

[House]

RP

?

1910?

Small Greek-revival mansion, with “Anna’s summer home in Ridgefield, Conn.” written on back

I. Grossfelt, Ltd.

CH

C.F. Korker and Dexter

Late 1970s?

Shows interior of men’s clothing store in Carnall building, 405 Main St.; card used to promote private sales.

“Ingleside,” Residence of Mr. George Pratt Ingersoll, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Mignerey/ Alb

Ca 1915

This building is now the Bernard’s Inn at Ridgefield. View from West Lane looking WNW and showing mostly east side of house.

“Ingleside,” Residence of George Pratt Ingersoll, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Mignerey/ Alb

1910s?

Same image as above, but slightly different cropping and different title. Sender has modified owner’s name to John S. Griffith.

Inn, The, Ridgefield, Conn.

Green tint

Bissell

1907PM

Shows the Ridgefield Inn on east side of lower Main Street; view looks northeasterly.

Inn, The, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Bissell/ Koehler

Ca 1905

View of north side of building. Poor quality printing.

Inn at Ridgefield, The,

CH

Wells/ Dexter

1960s

A dining room at the restaurant on West Lane. Back says: “For dining – lunch, dinner. French cuisine. Guests accommodated. Just 52 miles on the Merritt Parkway to Route 7, north to Route 33, turn left at Fountain in Ridgefield. Pheasants, venison, frog legs, and steaks a favorite. Walter K. Tode, prop.”

Inn at Ridgefield, The

CH

Wells/ Dexter

1960s

The front of the inn before dining room was added on west side. See also Tode’s Inn and Kane Inn.

Inn at Ridgefield, The

BW

Wells/ Collotype

early 1940s

View looking northeasterly from end of driveway.

Interior, Congregational Church, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

HD Smith/ Alb.

1914PM

Looking toward altar

Interior. St. Mary’s Church, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Bissell/ Alb.

1910s

Altar view from organ loft.

Interior of St. Stephen’s Protestant Episcopal Church, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Bissell/ Alb.

After 1915

Altar view from choir loft. This is the new church. For view of altar in previous building, see “Altar of St. Stephen’s”

Italian Garden, Outpost Inn, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Mignerey/ Eagle

1930s?

View of lawns, hedges, trees.

Jensen’s Hill Top Service Station

CH

Natural Color/ Dexter

1950s?

Old gas station and country store on Wilton Road West near town line. Back says: For friendly service. Christian Jensen, prop. Route 33 between Wilton and Ridgefield, Conn. Mobilgas, tires. Batteries, Accessories. A typical country service station.” Torn down in early 70s to make way for current (empty) gas station.

Jesse Lee Memorial M.E. Church, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Freese Photo / Collotype

1940s?

Front view of church at Main and Catoonah Streets.

Jesse Lee Memorial Methodist Church, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Collotype

1930s?

Front view.

Jesse Lee Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Mignerey/ Eagle

1930s?

View of altar, looking straight up center aisle.

Jesse Lee Memorial, Methodist Episcopal Church, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Eagle/ “Photo-Tone”

1942PM

Like above, only photo taken from the rear right, angling across pews toward altar.

Jesse Lee Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Bissell/ Alb

1920s?

Magnificent view of the church complex, including rectory, looking northwesterly front around the front of town hall.

Jesse Lee Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Mignerey / Eagle

1950PM

Looks northwesterly from Main Street and shows, at left, a bit of Scott/Addessi block housing Lorna Doone restaurant

Jessie Lee Memorial M.E. Church and Parsonage, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

HD Smith/ Alb

Ca 1905

Early view, looking northeasterly from Bailey Avenue area. 2/3 image card. Undivided back. Name misspelled.

Jessie Lee Memorial M.E. Church and Parsonage, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

HD Smith/ Alb

ca 1905

This is a full-frame, hand-colored version of above; a tree has been removed by touch-up.

[J.H. Perry, Ridgefield]

RP

Solio

1900?

Faded photo shows horse-drawn delivery truck of Perry’s meat market. Man in white outfit, looking like a butcher, is standing by horse.

Kane Inn, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Collotype

1942PM

Precursor of Tode’s Inn and the Inn at Ridgefield on West Lane. View looks northwesterly from across West Lane near church.

Keeler Tavern, The

CH

Dexter/ Natco

1960s

Looking northeasterly from Main Street.

Keeler Tavern, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Modern Postcard

1999

Looking northeasterly; the card is a painting by Melissa Witty Verdier of Pound Ridge, N.Y.

Keeler Tavern, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

?

1960s

Looking northeasterly; pen and ink drawing by “Parker”

Keeler Tavern Museum, Ridgefield

CH

M. Lab Inc., Bethel

1980s?

Looking northeasterly; photo by Marilyn Waters is copyright 1985.

“Kenhonen,” Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Connery Brothers/ Newvochrome

1916PM

Shows house overlooking hilly vista. Location unknown, possibly Florida Road.

“King Homestead,” residence of Mrs. J. Howard King, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Bissell/ Newvochrome

1913PM

Mansion still standing on Main Street, corner of King Lane. View is WNW.

King Neptune Seafood Restaurant

CH

Dick Millais/ Dexter

1966PM

Dining room with fireplace; Back information includes: “Specializing in quality seafood since 1955. Open every day all year…A meat menu can be provided.”

King Neptune Seafood Restaurant

CH

William Rhyins/

1970s?

View of cocktail lounge with bar in the background. Brick walls.

King Neptune Seafood Restaurant, Route U.S. 7, Danbury Road, Ridgefield, Conn.

CH

JJ Schott, NYC/ Dexter

Early 1960s

View of restaurant from across Route 7, looking northwesterly.

La Bretagne Inn, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Wells/ Collotype

1940s

This inn at corner of West and Olmstead Lanes burned down in 1960. Back says: “An hour’s drive from New York, you will find a Brittany atmosphere where your favorite French dish will be served at reasonable price. Order in advance. Telephone Ridgefield 899.”

Lahey Studios

CH

Eston Photo Reproductions

1960s?

Statue of man (Christ?) and boy; card advertising sculpture studio on Ridgebury Road, with details on what they produce.

Lake, the,

Ridgefield Health Resort

Green tint mono glossy

No name

Early 1950s

Part of the old Lewis estate, Upagenstit; pond was later part of Jack Ward’s Ward Acres, and called Ward’s Pond.

Lake Mamanasco, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Bissell/ Alb.

Early 1910s

View from near north end of lake looking south; Manresa and Schenck mansions at south end barely visible.

Lake Mamanasco, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Bissell/ Newvochrome

1913PM

Looking down lake from north end, with cliffs prominent at left; in foreground is a boathouse.

Lake Mamanasco, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW and HC

Mignerey/ Alb

1910s

Looking easterly across lake from Old Sib Road area; shows lake, cliffs, and Richardson mansion; both colored and non-colored versions in collection.

Lake Mamanasco from Tea House Road, Ridgefield, Conn.

RP

Underwood

1910s

View looks southeasterly across lake, showing island and in distance, Manresa house.

Lake Riffowam near Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Souvenir Post Card Co.

1910s

View of Lake Rippowam in Lewisboro, N.Y. Example of misspelled card label.

Lake View from Mamanasco Lake Lodge, Ridgefield. Conn.

BW

Eagle

1944PM

View from south end of Lake Mamanasco, looking north, with dock and some boats in foreground. See also cards under Mamanasco Lake Lodge.

Lake Waccabuc from Channel, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Bissell/ Newvochrome

1910s

View of water in Lewisboro, N.Y., mislabeled Ridgefield, probably because Bissell is in Ridgefield.

Lake Waccabuc, Rippowam and Oscaleta, near Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Bissell/ Newvochrome

1910PM

While the view shows three lakes in Lewisboro, N.Y., the camera was probably in Ridgefield, on West Mountain.

Landlord Smith’s Tavern, Ridgefield, Conn.

RP

Underwood

1910s

Probably a photo of a photo, since the tavern was torn down around 1900. Picture is identical to one issued for printed cards – such as next. View looks northeasterly at corner of Main and Prospect, which library is now.

Landlord Smith’s Tavern, Main Street, site now occupied by library, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW and HC

HD Smith/ Alb

1906PM on BW

Same picture as above, only printed. Both BW and HC forms. Card was mailed to Mrs. J.B. St. John of Stamford by “A.D.S.” Might that have been Amos D. Smith, who was Landlord Smith or a descendant?

Library, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Rotograph

1910PM

View looking northeasterly from Main, showing trees on Prospect as saplings. Sidewalk very pronounced.

Life’s Farm, Branchville, Conn.

CP

Curt Teich & Co., Chicago

1913PM

Shows main building – mansard-roofed house – at old camp on site of today’s Branchville Elementary School. Camp was sponsored by Life magazine, published by John Ames Mitchell of West Lane (see card under residence).

Little Red Schoolhouse

CH

Dexter/ Natco

1985PM

Vertical card showing front of schoolhouse on West Lane, includes brief history of school and Peter Parley. Photo by C.F. Korker. Various editions exist.

Lower Main Street, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

H.D. Smith/ prob. Alb.

Before 1910

Charming view looking north from south end of dirt-topped street, with two women riding horses sidesaddle. Ridgefield Inn is at right.

Mahonri Young and Branchville

BW

Weir Farm

1999

Card issued in connection with art exhibit shows collage of sketches of life at J. Alden Weir’s farm by his son-in-law.

Main Dining Room, Outpost Inn, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Wells/ Collotype

1940s

Shows long lines of tables and chairs.

Main Dining Room, Outpost Inn, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW slight tint

Mignerey/ Eagle

1930s?

Slightly different view of above, possibly earlier

Main Entrance to the Manor House, Ridgefield Health Resort

Tinted green

?

1950s

Straight-on, close-up view of the tower portion of front of Upagenstit, old Lewis mansion on West Lane. See also Manor House, Glass Enclosed Swimming Pool, and Grounds and Drive.

[Main Street]

RP

Azo

Before 1910

View looking south from around Elms Inn; shows horse and buggy in distance.

[Main Street]

BW

?

Before 1925

Shows Main Street from Prospect north. Odd card, printed on cardboard, with nothing on back.

Main Street and Business Section, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Bissell/ Alb.

Early 1930s?

Main Street, paved, from around banks; showing Bissell building on right and Scott block and Methodist church steeple at left. See also “Main Street, Ridgefield, Conn.” variant

Main Street and Hawley Homestead, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Bissell/ Alb.

1910s?

Looking north, with Hauley house at right, end view; Old Hundred is visible in background.

Main Street and Wars Memorial, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Collotype

1930s?

1943PM

Looking south from around Branchville Road.

Main Street, Branchville, Conn.

BW

Simon

1910s

View looking south of what is now called West Branchville Road, east of station. This was the old main highway, and view is before current Route 7 was built on the west side of station. Buildings shown were still standing in 2002.

Main Street, Business Section, Ridgefield, Conn

HC

Bissell/ Alb.

1929PM

Fascinating and crisp view of Main Street, similar to position of “Main Street and Business Section,” above, but this shows very clearly the Central Garage Socony gas station that existed in what is now Gail’s Station House restaurant. Gas pump clearly visible, many signs.

Main Street, Business Section, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Bissell/ Alb

1920PM

View looks south from street at north end of current CVS shopping center lot. Shows Biglow building (Roma) at right, and Gottlieb’s store (Raveis) at left. Kids standing, looking at photographer. Shows jog in width of Main Street at Biglow. Both cars and horses in picture.

Main Street – Business Section, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Mignerey/ Alb.

1910s?

Similar to above, except angle is more to southeast and camera is up on grass at west side of road. Side of Gottlieb building is painted with advertising for his store.

Main Street, Business Section, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Mignerey/ Alb.

Late 1910s?

Shows Main Street north from Governor, with brick bank at right, then house, then Bissell building. Kid with bike in middle of Main Street.

Main Street, from Business Centre, Looking North from Photo Taken Before Fire of Dec. 12, 1895

BW

HD Smith/ Alb.

Ca 1905

Title is misleading. Nothing in picture was destroyed in the fire. View shows, amid magnificent trees, the pillars of Odd Fellows Hall at left and Tuppence, the old house later moved to the sound end of Main Street at #23.

Main Street, from Depot Corner, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

HD Smith /Alb

1907PM

Small view on undivided-back car showing Main Street, looking south from Prospect. 2 copies.

Main Street, from Elm Shade Cottages, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

HD Smith

1910s?

View emphasizes trees, not road. Looks south from north of inn.

Main Street, Looking north from Branchville Road, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Mignerey

1927PM

Fence at Hauley house at right.

Main Street, Looking North from Old Hundred, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Souvenire Post Card Co.

Pre-1910

Looking north from street in front of Aldrich Museum. Also BW version in collection.

Main Street, Looking North, Ridgefield, Conn.

RP

Underwood

Ca 1910

Photograph from in front of St. Stephen’s, looking at business district, with brick bank on right, horse and buggy in front of it. Couple of autos also visible.

Main Street, Looking North, Ridgefield, Conn.

CH

Curteich Color, Gramatan Art Co.

Early 1950s

An early chrome card, showing east side of Main Street, starting with Ridgefield Savings Bank. Lots of 40s and early 50s cars.

Main Street (Looking North), Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

A. Tucoulat, Hillsdale NJ,

 

1920s

From St. Stephen’s; shows bank on corner Governor St.; rare card, printed in France!

Main Street, Looking North to Battle-ground, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

HE Smith / Printed in Great Britain

Ca 1910

Middle-of-road view from in front of library. Emphasizes trees; Elms visible in distance.

Main Street Looking South, Ridgefield, Conn.

RP

Underwood

Ca 1910

This may be a view of Main Street from area of Community Center looking south; mostly trees, just one house barely visible.

Main Street Looking South, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Mignerey & Bissell / Eagle

1940s?

Oddly view difficult to identify, showing mostly driveways connecting with Main Street; no houses; maybe near St. Stephen’s, maybe south of Fountain. 2 versions.

Main Street, Looking South, Ridgefield, Conn.

RP

Underwood

Ca 1910

Photograph showing Prospect Street at left, Osborne house very visible (razed in 1970s to make way for Yankee Ridge shopping center)

Main Street, Looking South, Ridgefield, Conn.

Tinted brown

SK Simon

1941PM

Location unclear, maybe from in front of Community Center area. Mostly just trees, concrete pavements, and 30 miles per hour speed limit sign.

Main Street, Looking South, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Brundage & Benedict

1908PM

View from near Prospect Street, on east sidewalk. Shows white-bearded man staring at camera and horse and buggy in street. Back hand-written note says: “This is a snap-shot of Uncle John. He does not know who took it nor when.” Signed by Estella J. and mailed to Mrs. Jerome Nichols in Stepny.

Main Street Looking South from Branchville Road, Ridgefield, Conn.

RP

Bissell

1905PM

This view shows intersection, plus house at 181 Main Street. This picture was used for subsequent color and BW printed cards.

Main Street Looking South from Branchville Road, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Souvenir Post Card Co.

Pre-1910

Same picture as above. Undivided back.

Main Street, Looking South from Library, Ridgefield, Conn.

Green Tint

Bissell

Ca 1905

Emphasizes east side of Main, south of Prospect. Undivided back.

Main Street Looking South from Old Stebbins Place, Ridgefield, Conn.

RP

Bissell

1906PM

View from east sidewalk at Casagmo, southward. Shows mostly trees, road and fencing, front of a house at right. Photo used as basis for some printed cards.

Main Street, Looking South, from Revolutionary Battle Ground (1777), Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

HD Smith

1908PM

A popular card. Slightly different camera position from above.

Main Street, Looking South, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

Morris Berman

1910s

View from street in front of 426 Main. Shows garage and gas pump near Bedient’s at left, also barber shop; Tudor Biglow building at right. Several early autos.

Main Street, North from Library, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Bissell/ Newvochrome

Ca 1910

At far right, this card shows old Sheehan house, torn down by library in 1980s for its expansion. Next building is Nash Apartments, once a private school.

Main Street, North from the Library, Ridgefield, Conn.

HC

Bissell/ Alb

1910s

Similar position to above, but view more to the west side in front of today’s Ballard Park – less seen of houses.

Main Street, North from the Library, Ridgefield, Conn.

CP

Bissell/ Litho-chrome

Ca 1910

Similar to above two. Bit seen of houses at right.

Main Street, North from Old Hundred, Ridgefield, Conn.

BW

HD Smith

1907PM

View includes house at 293 Main