Attleboro Public Library

Context: 

Title: Attleboro Public Library

• Main Image: The postcard features the Attleboro Public Library, a striking example of classical architectural design from the early 20th century.
• Building:
  • Structure: The library is a single-story building with a robust and symmetrical design.
  • Facade: The building’s facade is adorned with large, prominent columns supporting a pediment with intricate detailing. The entrance is centrally located and grand, flanked by lampposts.
  • Details:
    • Inscription: “Attleboro Public Library” is prominently displayed at the top left of the postcard.
    • Decorative Elements: The building features intricate carvings, a detailed frieze, and circular windows.
    • Windows: Large windows with decorative ironwork are present on the front and sides, allowing natural light to illuminate the library’s interior.
    • Roof: The roof is adorned with statues at the corners, adding to the building’s grandeur.
• Surroundings:
  • Landscape: The library is set amidst manicured lawns and lush greenery, contributing to its stately presence.
  • Pathway: A wide pathway leads up to the grand entrance, inviting visitors into the library.
• Atmosphere:
  • The postcard captures the elegance and importance of the library as a cultural and educational institution in the community.

Additional Details: [1908 1c Benjamin Franklin, green, perforated, type I]