Foster Wisconsin Inaugural Auction Land Sale With Period Clothing And Carriages 1913 Real Photo Postcard
This postcard captures "The Sale of the First Lot in Foster" on what is likely June 13, 1913, given the improbable "31-6-13" dating. Such "first lot" sales were foundational events in the development of new towns and settlements across North America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The large crowd gathered in an open field signifies a pivotal moment in the establishment of a community, as individuals vied for property that would form the basis of future homes and businesses.
These land auctions were critical to the process of westward expansion and community building, drawing settlers, speculators, and entrepreneurs eager to participate in the growth of new regions. The era, characterized by rapid urbanization and infrastructure development, saw land sales like this one lay the groundwork for local economies, social structures, and civic institutions, turning undeveloped land into organized settlements and towns.
These land auctions were critical to the process of westward expansion and community building, drawing settlers, speculators, and entrepreneurs eager to participate in the growth of new regions. The era, characterized by rapid urbanization and infrastructure development, saw land sales like this one lay the groundwork for local economies, social structures, and civic institutions, turning undeveloped land into organized settlements and towns.
