Transcription:
Glad to hear your team is still winning but don’t be too hard on the Fitzwilliams boys Saturday. Hope you have nice weather for Old Home Day. I should like to be there. Charlie
Miss May A. Bullock Winchester New Hampshire R.F.D.
Postmarked:
August 14, 1913
History and Notes:
Context: Pleasant Street, Looking East, Attleboro, Mass.
- View and Setting: This postcard shows a view of Pleasant Street looking east in Attleboro, Massachusetts.
- Prominent Features:
- Street Scene:
- The street is lined with mature trees on both sides, creating a shaded and inviting ambiance.
- The trees appear to be evenly spaced, providing a uniform and picturesque streetscape.
- Residential Area:
- On the right side of the postcard, a large, well-maintained house with a wraparound porch is prominently visible.
- The house features a distinct architectural style, including a gabled roof and decorative trim, characteristic of early 20th-century homes.
- Atmosphere:
- The scene captures a serene and quiet residential neighborhood, emphasizing the peaceful and well-kept environment of Pleasant Street.
- The coloring adds to the postcard’s vintage charm, with soft hues of green for the trees and muted tones for the buildings.
- Additional Details:
- The street is unpaved, typical of the era, adding to the historical context of the image.
- The presence of utility poles along the street hints at the early development of infrastructure in the area.
- Street Scene:
