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Dear Willis,
I have never been so happy since the end of time. This is the place you and I can come to, when the Coal and Sugar Oil goes back on me. Say it is some cold. I do not need to send for any summer clothes, just let Etta bring some. Hope you stay well and take care of yourself.
E. X.
Mr. Willis Hawk,
Milford,
N. J.
Postmarked:
January 20, 1921
History and Notes:
Context:
Title: The Attleboro Sanitarium, Attleboro, Mass.
- Main Image: The postcard features a full view of the Attleboro Sanitarium building in Attleboro, Massachusetts.
- Building:
- Architecture: The building is a large, stone structure with multiple gables, arched windows, and detailed masonry work.
- Central Entrance: A covered entrance supported by columns is prominently featured in the center of the building.
- Windows: Numerous windows of varying shapes and sizes adorn the facade, adding to the architectural interest.
- Roof: The roof is steeply pitched with a series of dormer windows and chimneys, typical of institutional architecture of the period.
- Architecture: The building is a large, stone structure with multiple gables, arched windows, and detailed masonry work.
- Surroundings:
- Grounds:
- Lawn: A well-maintained lawn extends from the building to the foreground of the postcard.
- Pathways: Curving pathways lead to the main entrance, bordered by flower beds and well-kept hedges.
- Trees: Mature trees frame the building, providing a natural canopy and enhancing the picturesque setting.
- Grounds:
- Caption:
- The bottom of the postcard reads: “THE ATTLEBORO SANITARIUM, ATTLEBORO, MASS.”
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