Cornell and Ithaca in Postcards

A collection of over two hundred postcards of Cornell University and Ithaca from around the turn of the century. Displaying natural wonders from the area, trains, bridges, buildings, street scenes, and other evidences of a progressive society, the postcards also depict change-some commemorating scenes and monuments that are now gone, others showing transformations of local institutions. Enjoy this view of Cornell, Ithaca, and the landmarks of an era now gone—a time preserved and celebrated on picture postcards.

A collection of over two hundred postcards of Cornell University and Ithaca from around the turn of the century. Displaying natural wonders from the area, trains, bridges, buildings, street scenes, and other evidences of a progressive society, the postcards also depict change-some commemorating scenes and monuments that are now gone, others showing transformations of local institutions. Enjoy this view of Cornell, Ithaca, and the landmarks of an era now gone-a time preserved and celebrated on picture postcards.

Born and raised in Ithaca, NY, Mr. Harvey Roehl graduated from the school of Mechanical Engineering at Cornell University in 1949, and he also held a Master's Degree in Education from Cornell.