Transcription:
Dear Mama,
Will write you later on. Nan went to Gardner Monday 9 A.M. Frank Smith will take her to Pawtucket. She failed to go. How is Evelyn? Write your aunt my Peter Pan colors? Remember me to all.
H.W.D.
Mrs. Ida Fix
Bernard Me.
Postmarked:
September 7, 1910
1908 1c Benjamin Franklin, green, perforated, type IV
History and Notes:
Context: The Depot, Attleboro, Mass.
- View and Setting: This postcard presents a bustling scene at the Attleboro Depot, capturing both the station infrastructure and an active steam locomotive.
- Prominent Features:
- Train Station: The main building of the depot is prominent, showcasing a brick structure with red-tiled roofing. The architectural style suggests it was built during an era that valued both functionality and aesthetic appeal.
- Steam Locomotive: A black steam engine is seen arriving or departing from the station, emitting a large plume of smoke, indicating it is in operation. This emphasizes the postcard’s time period when steam engines were prevalent.
- Platform Activity: Several people are visible on the platform, including passengers and possibly station staff. The scene captures a moment of everyday life with individuals engaged in various activities, such as waiting, walking, and conversing.
- Stairs and Fencing: The image shows the stairs leading to the platform area, with detailed iron railings. The fencing around the tracks is notable, designed to guide and protect passengers.
- Signage: The “ATTLEBORO” station sign is clearly visible on the building, reinforcing the location. There is also a signpost with partially legible text, likely indicating directions or services available at the station.
- Caption and Information:
- The top of the postcard reads “The Depot, Attleboro, Mass.” identifying the location and significance of the station.
- The bottom of the postcard is marked with the number “211749” which might indicate a series or publisher’s identification.
