Transcription:
Attleboro, Mass
août 1er 1913
Cher bon frère Michel, Un mot pour vous dire que je suis bien et bien reposé de mon voyage qui a été si long. J’espère que vous êtes bien et que vous avez de bonnes vacances.
Bien à vous,
James Kiernan
[ Dear good brother Michel,
A note to tell you that I am well and well-rested from my trip, which was so long. I hope you are well and that you are having a good vacation.
Best regards,
James Kiernan ]
Rev. Fr. Michel c.s.c
Collège St. Cesaire
Comté Rouville
P.Q.
Canada
Postmarked:
August 2, 1913
1908 1c George Washington, green, perforated, type IV
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.
