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History and Notes:
Context:
Title: Public Library, Attleboro, Mass.
- Main Image: This postcard showcases the Attleboro Public Library, an elegant and grand building representative of early 20th-century architecture.
- Building:
- Structure: The library is a two-story structure with a classical architectural style.
- Facade: The facade features large windows with decorative iron railings, and the entrance is adorned with columns supporting a pediment. The pediment has intricate carvings and inscriptions.
- Details:
- Inscription: Above the main entrance, the inscription reads “ATTLEBOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY” and “FREE TO ALL.”
- Columns and Pediment: The entrance is framed by classical columns and a decorative pediment.
- Windows: Large, multi-pane windows allow natural light to illuminate the interior of the library.
- Surroundings:
- Landscape: The library is set amidst well-maintained shrubs and plants, adding to its stately appearance.
- Adjacent Buildings: Nearby buildings are partially visible, providing a sense of the library’s location within a residential area.
- Atmosphere:
- The postcard exudes a sense of civic pride and community importance, highlighting the library as a central and accessible institution for public education and enrichment.
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