This antique postcard offers a charming glimpse of Farmington, Minnesota High School in its early 1900s glory. The main image, a colorized black and white photograph, showcases a stately cream-colored building, rising several stories high and boasting numerous windows. Atop sits a distinctive bell tower or cupola, and a single-story annex extends from the right side. The hand-tinted colorization, with its soft pink and purple hues in the sky and light green grass, adds a touch of whimsical nostalgia, though some unevenness reveals the hand-applied nature of the color. Leafless trees and barely discernible figures near what appear to be rubbish bins occupy the foreground, alongside a sidewalk running the length of the building. "High School, Farmington, Minn." is neatly printed in the lower left corner. Expected signs of age are present, including minor spotting, some discoloration, and light edge wear, adding to its vintage charm. On the divided back, a handwritten message, penned in dark brown or black ink, adds a personal touch. While partially faded, the message, addressed to a Miss Ella Graham or possibly Celia in Minneapolis, and signed "J.F." or perhaps "F.F.", playfully chides the recipient: "thought you were going to write to me. I suppose I will have to send you a postal shall I?" A St. Paul, Minnesota postmark, dated July 10th of either 1908 or 1911, accompanies a one-cent green U.S. postage stamp, likely depicting either George Washington or Benjamin Franklin. Cancellation marks partially obscure the address. The back also exhibits age-related toning, further softening the handwritten message, along with a small crease in the upper left corner.