Transcription:
The plants were no good
To bore to finish. Will
take course next fall.
How are you this vacation?
Hattie
Miss Inez Allen
25 Great Hill Beach
North Weymouth
Mass.
Postmarked:
August 2, 1908
1908 1c Benjamin Franklin, green, perforated, type I
History and Notes:
Context: Grade Crossing Arch at Mill St., showing part of New Depots, Attleboro, Mass.
- View and Setting: This postcard features a view of the grade crossing arch at Mill Street in Attleboro, Massachusetts, showcasing a prominent architectural structure along with parts of the new depots.
- Prominent Features:
- Stone Arch: The central feature of the postcard is a solidly constructed stone arch, part of the grade crossing at Mill Street. The arch serves as an underpass for vehicles and pedestrians.
- Buildings and Depot:
- New Depot Buildings: The postcard highlights parts of the new depot buildings on the right side, displaying early 20th-century architectural styles with red roofs and visible wooden structures.
- Industrial Building: On the left side, an industrial building with multiple windows and a water tower on the roof can be seen. This building adds to the industrial atmosphere of the area.
- Pedestrian Activity: A few pedestrians are visible, walking near the arch, providing a sense of scale and daily life activity.
- Staircase and Pathway: There is a staircase leading up from the road to the area above the arch, indicating access points for pedestrians.
Sky and Atmosphere: The sky is clear with a few clouds, enhancing the bright and lively atmosphere of the scene.
