Restored and improved images lot
Hudson Wisconsin, 1940s
and Toll House at La Farge
Wisconsin, c. 1935
1. Main Street, Hudson, 1940s. (sharp image)
2. Toll house at the bridge over the Kickapoo River, LaFarge, about 1935. (not very sharp)
In the photo of a portion of downtown Hudson, many signs are readable, especially in the larger-size prints (see "Larger prints available" below). The 5- and 10-cent store, E.A. Harding, Hanley Hotel, Ford dealer, meat market, US Routes 12 and 35, and much more.
The toll house at the Hudson Bridge crosses the Kickapoo River at LaFarge. Although the bridge is 183 miles from the town of Hudson, it is typical of bridges at that time. Please see our other photos of Wisconsin. Check out all our items!
You will receive two 5-inch by 7-inch (5x7) prints, one of each, that will ship the next business day after you pay, unless you request to substitute digital images on a CD. (See "CD option" below.) Your request must be made in eBay on the same day that you pay for this item. 8x10 and larger prints of the downtown Hudson photo are available, sold separately. (See "Larger prints available" below.)
These improved prints were made new, in a photo lab. We took great care to preserve the sharpness and old look while removing scratches, spots, and other damage that would make them less viewable. We repaired imperfections and improved tonal values.
Why buy these photos: These prints would be good conversation starters in a restaurant, waiting room, lobby, classroom, library, or museum in Hudson. Decorators use our sepia-tone prints in a variety of ways to make them look old. (See "Tone" below.) These prints could also be a gift for a history buff or someone who has roots here. They can be resold in a store (see "Wholesale lots" below). Our photos can be used in school reports, presentations, and displays. These are significantly improved versions of these images and they must be licensed for use in a publication, production, or other product (see "Licenses" below).
Larger prints available, sold separately: Do not buy this item if you need a larger print. You will need to purchase a different eBay item instead. Click "Ask a question" or "Contact seller" to request information such as price or how to order. The toll booth photo is not recommended for sizes larger than 8x12.
8x10 (a standard photo frame size)
8x12 (not a standard size)
Larger image than 8x10. Less empty sky at the top.
11x14 (a standard photo frame size)
12x18 (not a standard size)
16x20 (a standard photo frame size)
16x24 (display devices are available in some stores)
Larger image than 16x20. Less empty sky at the top.
20x30 (display devices are available in some stores)
Tone: These prints have a sepia tone as shown. Sepia is the color of old prints today, caused by acid in the old paper. Many people prefer the warm sepia tones over cold black and white. The prints are on acid-free paper, but look old. Black and white is available, sold separately. Click "Ask a question" or "Contact seller" to ask how to purchase black and white.
Finish: These prints have a luster finish that reduces glare. Glossy is available, sold separately. Click "Ask a question" or "Contact seller" to ask how to purchase glossy finish.
Border: These prints have a minimum border. This means that there may be some white edges (less than 1/4 inch wide) outside the images so that you can display the maximum amount of the images in typical devices that hide the edges of the prints.
Quality: We select the highest-quality images we can find and carefully restore and improve them. Old photos do not meet today’s high standards due to the limitations of the materials and methods available in those days, and due to aging and damage. But we improve them as much as we can while preserving an old look. Then we process them using modern archival methods so they can be affordable and last for many years. The toll booth photo is not as sharp as the downtown photo. The toll booth photo is not recommended for sizes larger than 8x12.
CD option: You can request to substitute a CD instead of prints. The CD will contain versions of both images that are optimized for digital presentations, websites, social media, and e-mail. Plus, we have included some cropped closeups and related images not shown here. The images do not exceed 1200 pixels in the longest dimension, and thus may not fill the screen when used for high definition displays. If we had additional information about the image, we included a text file as well. You must request the CD in eBay on the same day that you pay. The CD and images shall not be printed nor reproduced for sale nor distribution.
Packaging: We ship 5x7 prints and CDs flat with stiff boards to prevent folding, in sturdy envelopes.
Shipping time: Your 5x7 prints or CD will ship the next business day after we receive your payment. If you purchase additional eBay items from quaintcards to ship together, an extra day may also be required. The time required by the postal services to deliver your package depends on shipping method, Customs requirements, weather, holidays, and other factors beyond our control.
Shipping cost: This item is sold with packaging materials and handling included in the price. Domestic postage is also included. For destinations outside the U.S.A., buyer pays actual postage.
Copyright: These are significantly cleaned-up and improved versions of these images. They are copyright-protected and shall not be reproduced without expressed permission.
Licenses: We own these cleaned-up and improved images and license them for publishing or for use in productions or other products. For each image to be used, a license must be purchased via a separate eBay listing. We list licenses as needed. Click "Ask a question" or "Contact seller" for more information or to request a license.
Wholesale lots: If you need a large quantity of these prints for framing, for use in classrooms, or for other purposes, please click "Ask a question" or "Contact seller" to request a wholesale lot. We will create a custom listing in eBay for you.
Price reductions! We occasionally mark down many of our items for a few days. We are happy to answer your questions. Thanks for looking.