Transcription:
Hello,
Thanks for very pretty card. We are having a rainy day. I hope it will be pleasant tomorrow, as it will be Labor Day. Everyone wants it to be fine. The weather is fine cool nights and mornings, warm afternoon and day.
Bertha A. Goff
Attleboro, Ma
Postmarked:
September 7, 1908
1908 1c Benjamin Franklin, green, perforated, type I
History and Notes:
Context: New Railroad Station, Attleboro, Mass.
- View and Setting: This postcard features a clear and detailed view of the New Railroad Station in Attleboro, Massachusetts, capturing the station and surrounding structures in a serene and orderly manner.
- Prominent Features:
- Railroad Tracks: The foreground prominently displays multiple railroad tracks running parallel to each other, emphasizing the station’s role as a significant rail hub.
- Depot Building: The main focus is the depot building with its distinct architectural style. The building features a red-tiled roof and a covered platform area for passengers.
- Water Tower: A large water tower is visible behind the depot, indicating the infrastructure necessary for steam locomotives of the era.
- Adjacent Buildings: Surrounding buildings are visible in the background, giving a sense of the station’s location within the town and the architectural styles of nearby structures.
- Passenger Activity: A few individuals are seen on the platform, providing a sense of scale and human activity at the station.
Sky and Atmosphere: The sky is mostly clear, with a few scattered clouds, contributing to the postcard’s bright and welcoming atmosphere.
