Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
This view of Sheyenne, North Dakota shows a number of wagons waiting at the elevator so they can get unloaded. The photo postcard were sent by Anton "Tony" Peterson to a man in Montana.
The postcard written by Anton "Tony" Peterson reads: "Sheyenne, N.D. 11-17-13. "This was taken Nov. 1st, when the elevator was full. The trains are all waiting for the freight to come in so they can get unloaded. We took in our 2,000 bushels after 5 o'clock that night. "Anton"
This photo and postcard, provided to the Transcript by Stan Kruger, provide an interesting glimpse of the city of Sheyenne on Nov. 17, 1913.
The postcard was written by an individual named Anton Peterson, and sent to a Mr. James Olley in the state of Montana.
Kruger said he remembers Anton, also known as "Tony," being in Sheyenne from when he was in high school. Kruger graduated in 1956.
According to Kruger, Peterson was the general manager of the elevator in Sheyenne at the time the picture was taken
The postcard he wrote to Mr. Olley is a description of what's happening in the picture shown above.
The postcard and picture are from the 1867 Log Cabin Museum in Sheyenne.
Both items are located at the museum for anyone interested in viewing them.
There are also a number of other fascinating items at the museum for those interested in learning about the history of the town and region.
The 1867 Log Cabin Museum is located directly adjacent to Ostby Hall on Highway 281.
