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Dear Mother,
I & Etta hope Luther gets home on time. He ought to of been here so he could of gone to meeting tonight. Etta tell me just how you do upstairs. I have a lot, hope this finds you all well. It is terrible hot we need rain, hope this finds you all well. I feel so sorry Luther has to go away, can’t tell where they will send him. Hope some of this is well…
Your son,
[name unreadable]
Mrs. Willis D. Hawk
Milford,
New Jersey
R.F.D. No. 2
Postmarked:
July 24, 1914
History and Notes:
Context:
Title: “State Armory, Attleboro, Mass.”
Main Image:
- Building: The postcard features an image of the State Armory in Attleboro, Massachusetts. The building is constructed of red brick and has a castle-like appearance with crenellated parapets and narrow, tall windows.
- Architecture:
- Staircases: There are prominent staircases leading to entrances on both the left and right sides of the building.
- Entrances: The central entrance is framed by an arch, and a tree is visible in the foreground to the right.
- Sidewalks and Lawn: The area around the building includes a sidewalk and a neatly maintained lawn.
- Surroundings: The Armory is surrounded by other buildings and trees, indicating an urban setting.
Text:
- Bottom: “STATE ARMORY, ATTLEBORO, MASS.”
Details:
- Historical Context: The State Armory likely served as a military facility, a common type of structure in many towns for housing local militia or National Guard units. Its design reflects the utilitarian yet fortified style typical of armories from the period.
- Visual Style: The postcard employs a tinted photographic style, with added color to enhance the red brick of the building and the green of the surrounding trees and lawn.
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