Newberry Library Postcard Collection
Wheelchair accessible
Rifle through images of skyscrapers, Worlds Fairs, and more in the largest public postcard repository in America.

📜 Massive collection of postcards and related materials.
🔍 Largest public postcard repository in the United States.

Why Go

📚 Explore over 2.5 million objects spanning 19th and 20th centuries
🖼️ Discover visual culture, American history, and printing processes
🗺️ View postcards of North American and international places
🎨 See postcards as art, including Art Nouveau and real-photo examples

Tips

👨‍🎓 Visitors aged 14+ can apply for a readers' card to view collection
📧 Send a digital postcard from the archives online

Cost

💰 Free admission to library and exhibitions.

Hours

🕒 Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 10am–5pm; Wed 10am–7pm.

Last updated 4 days ago

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