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This 1916 business-use postcard was mailed from E.M. Waldron & Co., located at 84 South Sixth Street in Newark, New Jersey. The firm was soliciting a offer for labor and material estimates for the construction of a new 5-story building and the alteration of an adjacent 6-story building located at 49–53 Market Street. The job was being done for ROTH & CO, with architectural plans handled by W. E. Lehman.
Market Street in Newark was a central commercial corridor during the early 20th century, heavily developed with banks, department stores, and office buildings. W. E. Lehman was likely a local architect contributing to the urban growth during this post-industrial era. These types of construction request cards are valued for their insight into pre-telephone communication among construction and architectural firms. They offer a snapshot of contracting and planning practices prior to widespread use of typewritten letters or telephones.
The recipient, F. & H. V. Engelberger Co. of 157 Jelliff Ave., Newark, was likely a construction or supply company operating within the city. This adds interest for collectors of Newark business ephemera or urban history.
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