County Street, North from Fifth Street

Date
August 22, 1912

Transcription:

Dear Pauline,
How are you these days? Working hard I suppose. I have put up some pickles, peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers. I miss Sporty, but suppose he don’t care. Do you have any time?
Goodbye,
Mortie

Mrs. E. L. French,
560 Riverside Ave.,
Bristol, Conn.

Postmarked:

August 22 1912

 1908 1c Benjamin Franklin, green, perforated, type IV

History and Notes:

Context: County Street, North from Fifth Street, Attleboro, Mass.

  • View and Setting: This postcard captures a view of County Street in Attleboro, Massachusetts, looking north from Fifth Street.
  • Prominent Features:
    • Street Scene:
      • The street is well-paved with trolley tracks running down the center, indicative of the transportation infrastructure of the time.
      • The street is lined with tall trees on the left, providing shade to the sidewalk.
    • Streetcar:
      • A streetcar is visible in the distance, moving along the tracks. The presence of the streetcar emphasizes the use of public transportation during the era.
    • Residences:
      • The right side of the street features well-maintained residential homes with manicured lawns and shrubbery.
      • The homes have a classic architectural style, with large porches and gable roofs.
    • Atmosphere:
      • The scene depicts a serene, suburban environment with a mix of residential and public transportation elements.
      • The sky has a soft, pastel hue, contributing to the peaceful and picturesque quality of the postcard.
    • Additional Details:
      • The caption at the top right reads “County Street, North from Fifth Street, Attleboro, Mass.” providing clear context and location.
      • The postcard is colored, with vibrant greens of the trees and lawns, and the red streetcar adding a pop of color to the scene.
      • The identification number “211762 JV” is printed on the lower left, likely indicating the postcard’s series or publisher information.
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