Transcription:
Are you living or dead?
Bert
Miss Sherenda ?
Natick
R. I.
Postmarked:
March 3, 1910
1908 1c Benjamin Franklin, green, perforated, type I
History and Notes:
Context: R. R. Station, Attleboro, Mass.
- View and Setting: This postcard showcases the Attleboro Railroad Station.
- Prominent Features:
- Railroad Station: The main focus is on the station building, which has a prominent red roof and a brick structure.
- Surrounding Area:
- Water Tower: A large water tower is visible in the background, indicating industrial activity.
- Rail Tracks: The railroad tracks are in the foreground, leading up to the station. Multiple tracks suggest a busy station.
- Platform Activity: Several people are seen on the platform, indicating the hustle and bustle of daily train activity.
- Station Details:
- Signage: The station name “R. R. Station, Attleboro, Mass.” is prominently displayed at the top.
- Baggage and Carts: Various luggage carts and goods are visible, hinting at the station’s role in transporting not just passengers but also freight.
- Architectural Elements: The station’s architecture, with its distinct roof and structural design, is highlighted.
- Atmosphere: The image has a vintage feel, with muted colors and slight discoloration, adding to its historical charm.
Marks and Stains: There are visible marks and stains on the postcard, including a prominent black stain, which adds character and signifies its age.
