N.Y.N.H. & H.R.R., Depot

Date
February 18, 1913

Transcription:

Friend George,
I wasn’t feeling very well Saturday night after drinking coffee, but I went down to the city Sunday. I took the trip out Auburn, and just got back in time to get my train.
Yours always,
Wally F.

Mr. George Grover
758 Dean St.
Providence, R.I.

Postmarked:

2/18/1913

History and Notes:

Context: Attleboro, Mass. N. Y. N. H. & H. R. R. Depot.

  • View and Setting: This postcard shows a detailed and colorful depiction of the New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad Depot in Attleboro, Massachusetts. The scene captures both the depot and its surrounding area from an elevated perspective.
  • Prominent Features:
    • Depot Building: The depot building is prominently featured in the center of the image, with its red-brick construction and sloped roofs. The architectural design is indicative of early 20th-century railroad stations.
    • Surrounding Buildings: A number of residential buildings can be seen in the background, showcasing the nearby neighborhood. The houses are detailed and provide context to the setting.
    • Horse and Carriage: A horse-drawn carriage is positioned outside the depot, emphasizing the period in which the postcard was created.
    • Railroad Tracks and Platforms: Multiple tracks and platforms are visible, with a staircase leading up from the underpass to the platform. The presence of the tracks and platforms underscores the depot’s function as a transportation hub.
    • Underpass and Stairs: An underpass runs beneath the tracks with stone walls and a staircase, showing the infrastructure supporting the railroad operations.
    • Fences and Poles: Fences and telegraph poles add further detail to the scene, typical of the era’s infrastructure.

Sky and Landscape: The sky is painted in soft hues, suggesting either early morning or late afternoon, adding a serene backdrop to the bustling depot scene.

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