The Historic Springfield Postcard Archive, presented by the Springfield Preservation Trust, is comprised of nearly 1,800 historic postcards dating as far back as the 1870s, featuring architecture, neighborhoods, landscapes, public art, industry, transportation, culture, and life in Springfield, Massachusetts over the decades.
Explore all 1,800+ postcards digitally on Digital Commonwealth.
About the Archive
The Historic Springfield Postcard Archive features postcards from two local collectors, Jim Boone and John Zebb. Digitization of the physical archive was made possible by the Photographic Archiving Committee of the Springfield Preservation Trust, with leadership and contributions from Committee Chair Marilyn Sutin; collectors Jim Boone, John Zebb, Paul J. Meagher, and Ralph Slate; President Erica Swallow; and digitization and restoration specialist Devon McDaniel. The digitization project was generously funded by John Zebb, in collaboration with Digital Commonwealth and the Boston Public Library.
Preview the Catalog
Download the Historic Springfield Postcard Archive postcard catalog to get an idea of the kinds of postcards you will find in the digital archive. This catalog was created by Digital Marketing & Design Intern Devon McDaniel.