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Dear John,
Thank you for the letter, which I received some time ago. I intend to answer it before long, in case you are wondering. Winnie and I are both very busy most of the time. Spent last weekend with mother at Attleboro and had a lovely time. Winnie is having practice teaching, she holds fifth grade in some town. She thinks it some hard. Hope everything is well with you.
Mildred
Mr. John H. Touri
71 Lancaster St,
Worcester,
Mass.
Postmarked:
October 16, 1920
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.
