South Main Street

Context: South Main Street

• View and Setting: This postcard provides a view of South Main Street in Attleboro, Massachusetts.
• Prominent Features:
  • Street Scene:
    • The street is lined with leafless trees, indicating it might be late fall or winter.
    • The road appears muddy and uneven, typical of early 20th-century streets before widespread paving.
  • Buildings:
    • Residential houses are visible on both sides of the street, featuring porches and wooden structures.
    • The houses have detailed woodwork and varied architectural styles.
  • Atmosphere:
    • The scene captures a quiet and serene residential neighborhood, reflecting the simplicity and calm of the period.
  • Transportation:
    • A horse-drawn carriage is visible in the distance, typical of the era before automobiles became common.
  • Additional Details:
    • The caption “South Main Street” is centered at the bottom of the postcard.
    • There is a handwritten message along the top edge of the postcard that reads, “We arrived home safely after our very pleasant call.”