Transcription:
: Nov 4
Have just got back from the hospital. Roy is fine and says this is the supper that I go to from Providence. Hope he will be out here by Thursday.
Marion
Miss Meta Wiley
Glenmore
Maine
Postmarked:
November 5th, 1907
1908 1c Benjamin Franklin, green, perforated, type I
History and Notes:
Context: N.Y., N.H., and H.R.R. Depot, Attleboro, Mass.
- View and Setting: This postcard presents a lively scene at the New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad Depot in Attleboro, Massachusetts, capturing the hustle and bustle of early 20th-century rail travel.
- Prominent Features:
- Railroad Tracks: The foreground is dominated by parallel railroad tracks leading towards the depot, emphasizing the importance of rail transport.
- Steam Locomotive: A steam locomotive is seen approaching or departing the station, its billowing smoke visible against the sky, adding a dynamic element to the scene.
- Depot Building: The depot building, with its distinctive architectural style, stretches along the tracks. The building features a covered platform where passengers can wait for their trains.
- People and Activity: Several groups of people are visible on the platform, likely waiting for their train or disembarking. Their presence brings the scene to life, indicating the station’s busy nature.
- Horse-Drawn Carriage: On the left side, a horse-drawn carriage with a driver and passengers can be seen, highlighting the blend of old and new transportation methods during this era.
- Telegraph Poles: Numerous telegraph poles line the tracks, showcasing the communication infrastructure that supported rail operations and the broader community.
Sky and Landscape: The sky is mostly clear, providing a bright and open atmosphere. The distant buildings and landscape elements frame the central activity around the depot.
