Geography: Rochester

Advertisement for R. J. Strasenburgh Co.'s Emul.O.Balm and Guia Balm. The advertisement features the company's name and products. Established in 1886. Published in Rochester, New York, United States; undated.

Yiddish and English broadside announcing the grand opening of the Hebrew Shelter (Hachnosas Orchim) of Rochester, New York, at 99 Kelly Street. Published September 28, 1930.

Broadside announcing the semi-annual public exercises of the Hebrew Institute in Rochester, New York, held on April 2, 1857. Published by Adolph Nolte, the broadside features songs in English and German and lists the Board of Education and Rev. I. Mayer as Principal of the Hebrew and German Departments. Printed on thin paper.

Envelope addressed to H. Rosenthal in Rochester, New York, postmarked August 3, 1861. The envelope features advertising for "GOOD LITHO OF A BRUSH" and is franked with a 3-cent 1861 issue stamp (#65).

A letter from O. A. Crawford to the Gassner & Marx Camera Company in Rochester, New York, dated January 17, 1899. The letter is printed on the company's letterhead, which features a lithograph of a Dayplate camera. The envelope also features the company's lithograph. The letter was sent from Thorntown, Indiana.

A letter written by L. Kaufman of Kaufman & Company in Rochester, New York to the Urbana Wine Co. in Hammondsport, New York, dated April 9, 1884. The letter discusses business matters; the content is not fully legible in the available images.

A business letter from B. Levi Sons, located at 107-111 St. Joseph Street, Rochester, New York, dated July 19, 1900. The letterhead features a picture of a man in a skullcap and depicts a warehouse. The content of the letter pertains to business matters.

Official letter written on stationery of the United States Consulate for Syria and Palestine by J. Augustus Johnson to James H. Clark on June 19, 1860, from Beirut, Lebanon. The letter discusses financial matters and possibly business dealings between the two individuals. The letterhead features a vignette of the American eagle.

This trade card advertises E. S. Ettenheimer & Co., jewelers and watchmakers located at 2 State Street in Rochester, New York. The front of the card displays the business's name and address prominently. It also includes the phrase, “Closed on Saturdays until evening,” indicating the store's hours. The style and typography suggest a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is blank. A second image is available, but its details are not included in this description.

This trade card advertises the New York Ladies' Tailors, owned and operated by K. Herwitz. The business is located at 425 N. Clinton Street, Rochester, New York, opposite Germania Hall. The front of the card announces the business's services, including the making of riding habits and bicycle suits to order. The back of the card is blank.

This business card advertises the Rochester Knitting Works, owned by Max Lowenthal & Brother. The front of the card displays the business name, address (428 to 438 East Main St.), and the establishment date (1868). The card's design is simple and understated, typical of late 19th- or early 20th-century business cards. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising S. Wolf & Co. in Rochester, New Hampshire. The card depicts children carrying a basket of goods. The reverse side features a full advertisement for "Rough and Tumble Suit." Circa 1885.

This trade card, advertising the clothing store Steinfeld, features a cartoon illustration of a man kissing a woman. The front of the card displays the business address: 15 East Main Street, Rochester, New York. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card features a beautiful, dark-eyed young woman on the front of the card. The woman is dressed in an elegant gown with a large, prominent hat. The front of the card has a decorative border and the business name is printed across the top. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Steinfeld's, a clothing store in Rochester, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a boy wearing a red cap, holding a drum, and accompanied by a monkey. The boy is standing on a platform. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for S. Rosenblatt & Co. in Rochester, New York, features a simple illustration of a baby holding a rattle. The card has a plain background. The back is blank.

Trade card advertising Steinfeld's Merchant Tailoring Department, located at 78 & 80 (Old No. 15) Main Street Bridge, Rochester, New York. The card features an infant on the back of a stork and the phrase "FOLLOW THE CROWD AND BE EXPECTED TO BE PLEASED WITH THE; BARGINS." Circa 1885.

This trade card for Wichmann & Kallusch, Merchant Tailors, features a charming illustration of flowers on the front. Below the floral design, the text indicates the business's name, "Merchant Tailors," and address: 23 South Avenue, Rochester, NY. The back of the card is blank. The style of the illustration and typography suggest a late 19th-century origin.

This trade card, shaped like a palette, advertises S. Rosenblatt & Co., a retailer of ladies' furnishings located at 42 State Street in Rochester, New York. The front of the card features a hunting dog with a red collar, set against a light blue background with a red border. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises the grocery store of Frank J. Heilman, located at 86 East Main Street in Rochester, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of children building a stick house. The illustration is in color. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Steinfeld's clothing store in Rochester, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a girl holding a bouquet of lilies. Below the image, the text advertises a "Red Letter Sale of Clothing" and provides the store's address: 15 East Main St. The style of the illustration and typography suggests a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenblatt & Co., a retailer of dress goods and trimmings located at 42 State Street, Rochester, New York. The card features a comical illustration of a cat dressed in a tuxedo, with a bow tie and a monocle. The image likely references the store's high quality and fashionable dress goods. The card is printed in black and white with a decorative border. The back is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenblatt, Oaks & Geraghty, a dress goods store located at 42 State Street and 13 Mill Streets, Rochester, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a young boy and a girl gardening. They are both wearing hats, and the boy is holding a watering can while the girl is holding a trowel. The image is one of four on the card. The back of the card announces the store's opening date: April 2nd and 3rd.

This trade card advertises Rosenblatt, Oaks & Geraghty, a millinery shop located at 42 State Street and 13 Mill Streets in Rochester, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of two children, a boy and a girl. The boy is wearing a hat and holding an umbrella; the girl is wearing a hat and holding a doll. The card announces an opening event for April 2nd and 3rd on the back.

This trade card advertises Rosenblatt, Oaks & Geraghty, a clothing and accessories store located at 42 State and 13 Mill Streets in Rochester, New York. The front of the card features two children in formal clothing. The boy is holding a walking stick, and the girl is holding a bouquet of flowers. The back of the card notes that the store will be open for business on April 2nd and 3rd.

This trade card advertises Rosenblatt, Oaks & Geraghty, a millinery store located at 42 State Street and 13 Mill Streets in Rochester, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a boy and a girl standing on grass. They are both wearing hats; the boy is holding a stick and the girl is wearing an apron. The back of the card lists the date of the business's grand opening as April 2nd and 3rd.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenblatt & Co., a dress goods retailer located at 42 State Street, Rochester, New York. The front of the card features a young woman wearing a blue blouse and an orange jumper. She has her hair pulled back and is wearing a cap and earrings. The back of the card advertises a 30-day sale of winter stock at greatly reduced prices. The card notes that the store needs to clear out winter stock to make room for spring merchandise.

This trade card advertises Mrs. J. Simon, a hairdresser located at 80 North Avenue, Rochester, New York. The card features a simple design with a sprig of white flowers and two red flowers in the corner. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Steinfeld's clothing store, located at 13 Main Street Bridge, Rochester, New York. The card features an optical illusion design, with a central image of a man's head that appears to be a profile when viewed from one angle and a full face when viewed from another angle. The text on the front of the card proclaims the business as the 'CHEAPEST CLOTHING HOUSE IN NY'. The card is printed in black and white. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenblatt & Co. located at 42 State Street in Rochester, New York. The front of the card features a glass vase overflowing with flowers in shades of pink and yellow. The card is shaped like a taboret, which could have been used as a small stool or stand. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenblatt & Co., a store specializing in dress goods and trimmings. The card is a unique pallet shape, with a black background. The front of the card features a black and white illustration of a hunting dog with its tongue sticking out. The dog is depicted in profile against a white backdrop. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, shaped like a tambourine, advertises S. Rosenblatt & Co., a business located at 42 State Street, Rochester, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a tambourine with flowers and a fish bowl inside. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Wichmann & Kallusch, merchant tailors, located at 23 South Avenue in Rochester, New York. The front of the card features a depiction of a pink dog made of wood. The illustration style appears to be from the late 19th century, consistent with the card's estimated date. Below the image, the text clearly states the business name, occupation, and address. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Steinfeld Bros. and their Cronies Cigars. The front of the card features a vibrant lithograph depicting a family of four squirrels perched on a pipe. The text prominently displays the advertisement: "SMOKE THE FAMOUS CRONIES CIGAR A 10 CENT CIGAR FOR 5 CENTS." The overall style is eye-catching and likely intended to attract attention to the discounted cigars. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Leo Stadler, a clothier located at 104 1/2 Allen Street, Rochester, New York. The front of the card features a caricature of a Black man lying on a stone, with two children teasing him. The back of the card provides advertising for Morrison, the printer. The card's imagery can be interpreted as racially insensitive, as it uses stereotypical imagery and humor to represent Black individuals.

This trade card advertises J. W. Rosenthal & Co. and E. Steinfeld, located at 15 Main Street Bridge in Rochester, New York. The front of the card features two boys standing in front of the store sign. The back of the card has a full advertisement for the business, including a warranty statement. It advertises youths', boys', and children's clothing.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenblatt & Co., a business located at 42 State Street, Rochester, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a child standing under a paper tent. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises the opening of Rosenblatt, Oaks & Geraghty at 42 State and 13 Mill Streets in Rochester, New York. The front of the card features a depiction of a young boy and girl standing on grass. The back of the card announces the opening date of April 2nd and 3rd. The card is in color.

This trade card advertises E. Steinfeld's clothing store located at 15 East Main Street, Rochester, New York. The front of the card features a comical illustration of two birds perched on a branch, seemingly engaged in conversation. The background shows a row of buildings. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. W. Rosenthal & Co., purveyors of ready-to-wear clothing. The front of the card depicts a young boy being fitted for a suit by a tailor. The scene is detailed, showcasing the clothing and the fitting process. The address, 15 East Main Street, is prominently displayed. The back of the card contains a full advertisement. The image shows a drawing or painting style; the color palette isn't fully clear from the thumbnail, but the style seems consistent with the late 19th-century advertising.

Die-cut trade card for S. Rosenblatt & Co., located at 42 State Street, Rochester, New York. The card features an artist's palette and includes a full advertisement on the reverse. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises I. Rice Sons, clothiers, located at 29 E. Main Street in Rochester, New York. The front of the card features text prominently displaying the business address and the phrase "Established in 1852." There is also an image of a baby, likely intended to associate the store with children's clothing. [I. Rice was one of the early Jewish settlers in Rochester, New York]. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Max Lowenthal, successor to J.D. Orne & Co., as a general agency for knit hosiery. The front of the card lists the business's services, including dealing in Zephyr, Balmoral, and hosiery yarns, and provides the address: 1 and 3 Market St., Rochester, NY. The card's design is notable for its use of approximately 12 different typefaces, creating a visually busy yet detailed look. The back of the card features a detailed advertisement for the Lamb Family Knitting Machine, priced at $60.00. The back is not just blank space, but also contains an advertisement.

One-page business letter written on the letterhead of Nathan Levi & Co., located at the corner of Mill and Market Streets in Rochester, New York. Dated September 10, 1877, the letter was sent to C. G. Sigood in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. The letterhead indicates that Nathan Levi & Co. were dealers in clothing, engaged in manufacturing and wholesale business. Additional names, Levi, Nathan | Lichtenstein, Rudoph | Rothschild, Bernard, are listed on the letter.

Billhead from Geo. L. Stratton & Co., importers, manufacturers, and jobbers of fine stationery, blank books, Russia and calf wallets, photo, auto albums, pictures, etc. and wrapping, manila, and tea papers. Dated January 3, 1876. The bill is made out to H.G. Cohn & Co., Mill St, and lists items purchased, likely paper goods, with prices listed. The billhead includes a decorative, engraved image of a building and ornate lettering.

Billhead from H. C. Cohn & Co., manufacturers of men's neckwear and jewelry, located at 71 Mill Street, Rochester, New York. Dated April 27, 1876. The billhead is addressed to Smith & Woodward.

Stereoscopic trade card advertising the John Cowles Shoe Co., manufacturers of ladies' and misses' fine shoes in Rochester, NY. The card features a stereoview of Portage Falls and Bridge, NY. The back includes a handwritten inscription indicating that it was distributed by Barney Levy in Trinidad, Colorado. Published between 1881 and 1884.

Legal document from Monroe County, New York, dated August 4, 1854. The document is a Notice of Argument in a case between Selah Matthews and Henry Lowenstein. It is not signed. Henry Lowenstein was a founder of Rochester's first synagogue, established in 1854.

Invoice from Beir & Stern, located at 10 State Street, Gould Building in Rochester, New York. Dated March 24, 1862. The billhead shows the purchase of 13 items, with varying prices listed. There is a handwritten signature at the bottom of the billhead. The billhead is handwritten in ink and has a simple design.

Invoice from N. Rosenfield & Co., importers and wholesale dealers of foreign and domestic wines and liquors, and manufacturers of pure rye, monongahela, and bourbon whiskey. Located at No. 7 Atwater St. Rochester NY. Dated December 24, 1874. The bill lists a purchase of various types of alcoholic beverages including Bourbon, Rye and possibly punch? essence, in barrels and 2 gallons, by John Straub. The billhead includes a decorative wood engraving of the distillery building.

Invoice from N. Rosenfield, importer and wholesale dealer in foreign and domestic wines, liquors, and cigars, located at No. 7 Atwater St., Rochester, New York. Dated January 2, 1877. The bill lists the purchase of '½ bbl Blue Ridge Bourbon' by John Straub. The billhead includes an image of Rosenfield's distillery and a list of the business's offerings, in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The image has been framed by a thin border.

Commercial letter written by Leo Stein of the Stein Manufacturing Company in Rochester, New York, to J.B. Judson on April 30, 1883. The letter inquires about paying a tax bill on 40 acres of land owned by Stein in Huron County, Michigan. The Stein Manufacturing Company produced cloth-covered caskets.

Billhead of Levi & Schwarz, wholesale dealers and manufacturers of fine clothing, located at 53 & 55 North St., Rochester, New York. Dated October 22, 1885. The bill lists a purchase of goods by Joseph Brooks, of Waterloo, New York. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction.

Statement from Rowe, Rosenberg & Co., wholesalers in dry goods, located at the corner of Market Street and First Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dated October 14, 1876. The bill details purchases made by Charles Johnson, located in Rochester, New York, from April 1876 to October 1876. It lists several items purchased, including whiskey, with associated quantities and prices. The billhead features a printed header with the company name, address, and a small decorative flourish. The billhead is written in a formal and legible cursive script.

Trade card advertising D. Armstrong & Co., purveyors of ladies' fine shoes. The card indicates A. B. Weil as the sole agent for Wilkes-Barre, PA. Circa 1885.

Billhead for Levi & Schwarz, wholesalers and manufacturers of fine clothing, located at 53 & 55 North St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York. Dated August 28, 1885. The bill is for the purchase of clothing from the business by Joseph Brooks, and includes a handwritten, itemized list of the transaction. The billhead is printed with simple but clear details of the transaction. The paper has a printed header with business name, address, and terms of payment.

Autograph letter signed by Isaac Mayer Wise (1819-1900) written in German to Rabbi Max Landsberg (1845-1927) on the letterhead of *The Israelite & Die Deborah*. The verso contains Landsberg's pencil-written response to Wise. Wise questions Landsberg's signing of a petition against him at the Cincinnati rabbinical conference. The letter includes Landsberg's response. Two pages. Written in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 10th, 1871 and Rochester, NY on July 13th, 1871. Letters fully transcribed and with complete English translation.

This trade card advertises the Union Clothing Co., located on Main, Water and Liberty Streets in Rochester, New York. The front of the card features a tall building. A portly man stands before the building and points to his clothing, indicating the high quality of the store's offerings. The verso of the card is blank. [The owner of the company was Solomon M. Levy.]

This trade card advertises the Union Clothing Co. of Rochester, New York. The front of the card depicts a young girl standing by a fence. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card features text advertising the Union Clothing Co. and mentions a "Grand Half Fare" and a "Dinner to Customers." The back also notes that the company is located in a tall building. [Solomon M. Levy was the owner of the business.]

This trade card advertises the Union Clothing Co., a clothier, hatter, and furnisher located in Rochester, New York. [Solomon M. Levy owned the store.] The front of the card features the store's name and a stylized image of a ship sailing with the words 'Peoples Ideal' and 'Sail & Rose' nearby. The back of the card has the same information, including the store's address in Rochester.

This trade card advertises the Union Clothing Co. in Rochester, New York. The card features a comical illustration of a man pushing a hat on another man lying on the ground. The illustration is drawn in the style of an 1800s cartoon, with a slightly distorted perspective. The card also depicts a tall building, possibly the Union Clothing Co. building itself. The back of the card is blank. [The owner of the store is listed as Solomon M. Levy.]

This trade card advertises the Union Clothing Co. of Rochester, New York. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts a tall building, possibly the company's storefront, and a man standing in front of what appears to be a Ten Cent Franc note. The style of the building and illustration suggest a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card (Image 2) contains a full advertisement. [Solomon M. Levy was the owner of the business.].

This trade card advertises the Union Clothing Co. of Rochester, New York. The front of the card features a depiction of a tall building, possibly the company's storefront, and a girl reaching for an apple in a tree. The style suggests a late 19th-century setting. The card's color scheme is described as a blue print. The back of the card features more text advertising the Union Clothing Co., including a 'Grand Half Fare' offer to customers and a mention of a dinner. The back also mentions that Solomon M. Levy was the owner. The back of the card is not blank.

This trade card advertises M. Lipsky, a clothing retailer with locations at 241 North Clinton, Rochester, NY, and Palmyra, NY. The front of the card features a humorous illustration of a policeman taking a beer at the back door of a bar. The back of the card is blank. The card appears to be printed on cardstock, with black and white ink and a red border.

Invoice from Weinberg, Leiser & Co., manufacturers of youth’s, boys’, and children's clothing, located at No. 35 Mill Street, Rochester, New York. Dated April 6, 1883. The bill is addressed to Joseph Brooks of Waterloo, New York, and includes an itemized list of clothing purchased, including the quantity and price. The billhead displays ornate Victorian-style lettering, featuring a framed header section.

Billhead from Leseritz & Weinberg, dealers in men's clothing located at 58 Mill Street, Rochester, New York. Dated November 12, 1881. The bill is addressed to M. Brooks, Waterloo, N.Y. The bill is for 1 dozen pearl shirts, 1/2 dozen pair of pants, 1 black bow, and 1/2 sleeves. The bill is handwritten and includes a statement of the total amount owed at the bottom. The billhead is printed on a plain white paper with blue lines and blue printing.