John Street, looking West

Context: Attleboro, Mass. John Street, looking West

• View and Setting: This postcard shows a view of John Street in Attleboro, Massachusetts, looking west.
• Prominent Features:
  • Street Scene:
    • The street is lined with well-kept houses and trees, providing a neat and orderly appearance.
  • Buildings:
    • The houses feature a variety of architectural styles, with prominent porches and decorative details.
    • On the right, a large house with a distinctive turret and wrap-around porch stands out.
  • Atmosphere:
    • The scene captures a calm and serene residential neighborhood, typical of early 20th-century suburban America.
  • Transportation:
    • An early automobile or carriage is visible on the left side of the street, indicating the period’s mode of transportation.
  • Additional Details:
    • The caption at the top reads “Attleboro, Mass. John Street, looking West,” clearly indicating the location and direction of the view.
    • The postcard is colored, with soft hues of green for the trees and lawns, and pastel colors for the houses and sky, creating a picturesque and nostalgic image.