Vintage RPPC Postcard Clarissa Cook Home Old Ladies Friendless Davenport IA

Description: Here is some history I found on this postcard. The stamp box indicates that this card was made between 1910 and 1930. Davenport Iowa History dnrSeopstoure0fuem,1mg2mme ah52b71t12S7f2m06333 20tut9336up3 · Clarissa C. Cook Home for the Friendless - circa 1909 Clarissa's husband, the Hon. Ebenezer Cook, founded the banking house of Cook & Sargent, the first bank in Davenport, in 1847. He also opened the first land agency and was instrumental in organizing the Mississippi & Missouri Railroad Co. in 1853, serving as its vice president. The railroad would later be purchased by the Chicago and Rock Island. He passed away on October 8, 1871. In 1873, Mrs. Cook donated the funds for Trinity Church, built on the southwest corner of Brady and Seventh streets. In 1876, Mrs. Cook donated the $13,000 necessary to construct a suitable building for the Davenport Library Association at Sixth and Brady streets. Clarissa C. Cook passed away on Feb. 20, 1879. Her will established the "Clarissa C. Cook's Home for the Friendless," with $50,000 in trust providing for its future. Its purpose was to provide a home for destitute and indigent females. She also provided 15 acres of land in the west end of the city, directing that the north 5 acres of the tract should always be used for the purposes of the home to be erected thereon. The will directed that about $25,000 be expended for erecting the building. The home was located on the southwest corner of Pine and Bowditch (First) streets. Welcome to my store! 99 Cent SHIPPING! and 10 cents for each additional card in the same envelope. (USA). For More Postcards like this click on my store. I do not change, write, clean, erase or remove any notes from postcards including the prices others have put on the postcards over the years. I feel these notes contribute to the history of the postcard. I have a large collection of vintage postcards up for Auction and Buy it now in my eBay store. Some of these cards are very old(some over 100 years!!) Please view the photos with the enlarging tool to take a close look. Pictures do not even get close to showing how beautiful some of these postcards are. USE the "CART" to check out if you buy/win several postcards to pay over one week to qualify for the combined shipping. The combined shipping rate will calculate automatically. Or you can click on the "request total" and I will send you a combined invoice. USA SHIPPING POLICY - Pay the first shipping rate of .99 cents and the other items ship for .10 in the same envelope. I ship to the address associated with your Ebay account. If you wish for your item to be sent to another address you can change it within Ebay before you pay. This is Ebay policy. Postcards over $20 will ship USPS with as required by Ebay and the cost will be a bit higher, also Ebay policy. RETURNS - I honor unconditional returns 30 days from the purchase date. I will cover the cost of return shipping and the refund will include the original shipping fee paid. I would like a chance to fix any problems before you return the item, so please contact me before opening an eBay Return Request or leave feedback. I promise to always do my best to immediately fix problems that occur, so please tell me if anything is not perfect. STAMPS and CANCELS - I am often asked about stamps. I know nothing about stamps or stamp collecting. I have a "Stamp" Tab in my store and add stamps and cancels that catch my eye Take a look! You may find a gem. MY LOGO - Yes I look looked like that years ago when my husband drew it for me. If you see my logo always know you will receive the best service! SAFE SHIPPING - Postcards are shipped in safe, rigid photo mailers so your postcards arrive safely to you. I am ID Verified I have great feedback!! As Always, THANK YOU! for coming and take care. Pixie 11524 Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

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End Time: 2025-01-19T11:29:00.000Z

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