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Context:
Title: Attleboro, Mass. – A Main Line Vantage Point on the N.Y., N.H., & H.R.R.
Main Image: The postcard features a chart illustrating the proximity of Attleboro to significant New England cities. This radial distance chart visually represents Attleboro at the center, with lines extending outward to various cities, indicating their distances in miles from Attleboro.
Chart Details:
- Cities and Distances:
- Springfield: 103 miles
- Hartford: 120 miles
- New Haven: 125 miles
- New London: 75 miles
- New York: 201 miles
- Worcester: 48 miles
- Fitchburg: 68 miles
- Lowell: 58 miles
- Lawrence: 58 miles
- Boston: 32 miles
- Brockton: 20 miles
- Pawtucket: 7.5 miles
- Providence: 11 miles
- Fall River: 26 miles
- New Bedford: 31 miles
- Newport: 34 miles
- Cape Cod Canal: 50 miles
- Additional Information:
- The chart highlights that within a 50-mile radius, there is a population of nearly 4,000,000 people.
- It emphasizes Attleboro’s strategic location and its connectivity to these cities.
Text Description:
- Population and Amenities: The postcard mentions that Attleboro has a population of 20,000 and boasts various modern improvements and amenities. These include:
- Splendid schools, churches, library, and hospitals.
- A country club, parks and playgrounds, and an athletic field.
- Excellent fire protection and transportation facilities.
- Tagline: “A city where contentment is supreme, — THE JEWELRY CITY.”
Visual Features:
- Color Palette: The postcard uses a sepia tone for the background, with the chart lines and text in a darker shade, creating a vintage and professional appearance.
- Details: The chart is clear and well-organized, making it easy to understand the distances and the cities connected to Attleboro.
Historical Context:
- Significance: This postcard serves as a promotional piece for Attleboro, highlighting its advantageous location and accessibility to major cities in New England. It underscores the town’s amenities and quality of life, aiming to attract residents, businesses, and visitors.
- Economic and Social Life: The mention of modern improvements, amenities, and excellent fire protection indicates a well-developed infrastructure and a focus on community well-being. The tagline “THE JEWELRY CITY” reflects Attleboro’s historical significance in the jewelry manufacturing industry.
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