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John
Miss Harmon Watson
Glen Brook Place
Morris Plains,
N.J.
July 5 – 1913.
Have just been having my vacation and spent the last week in Attleboro and this is one in Providence. It has been fearfully hot here. How have you and the [sic] stood is? I go home via Boston and Albany. I have you for all the cards received. Love to all Sue R.
Postmarked:
July, 5 1913
908 1c George Washington, green, perforated, type IV
History and Notes:
Context:
Title: “Attleboro, Mass. New Cement Stand Pipe, Attleboro Water Supply.”
Main Image:
- This postcard features a large cylindrical structure known as a cement stand pipe or water tower. It is depicted as a tall, reinforced concrete structure, likely used for water storage.
Text Details:
- Bottom Center: “Attleboro, Mass. New Cement Stand Pipe, Attleboro Water Supply. Largest of its kind in the world. 100 feet high, 50 feet diameter.”
Visual Features:
- Structure: The cement stand pipe dominates the postcard, with a circular design at the top featuring small openings. There is a ladder or access point visible on the side of the structure.
- Building: At the base of the stand pipe, there is a smaller building, possibly a control room or a pump house, with windows and a door.
- Horse and Carriage: A horse-drawn carriage is parked next to the small building, adding a historical context to the image.
- Surroundings: The structure is set against a backdrop of a clear sky with some clouds, with greenery around its base, giving a sense of its location possibly in an open or semi-rural area.
Historical Context:
- Significance: This type of infrastructure was crucial for water storage and distribution in growing towns and cities. The claim of it being the largest of its kind in the world highlights its importance and the pride of the community in this engineering feat.
Additional Details: [1908 1c George Washington, green, perforated, type IV]
