Transcription:
All will hope you are the same. I will send you that type card in the near future. I am not going in the P.O. to work any more. Don’t you think this a pretty scene? Yours, Alice
Postmarked:
March 16, 1908
1908 1c Benjamin Franklin, green, perforated, type I
History and Notes:
Context: Main Image: The postcard features a black-and-white photograph capturing a view of the Common and the old and new Second Congregational Churches in Attleboro, Massachusetts. The image provides a picturesque historical scene likely from the early 20th century.
Church Details:
- Old and New Second Congregational Churches:
- Clock Tower: The new church prominently features a clock tower with Gothic architectural elements. The clock tower serves as a central feature, highlighting the church’s facade.
- Steeple: The old church behind the new one has a traditional steeple, indicating the architectural evolution within the community.
- Gazebo: The foreground includes a gazebo on the Common, providing a quaint and charming element to the scene.
- Horse-Drawn Carriages: The presence of horse-drawn carriages on the street adds to the historical context and indicates the mode of transportation during the period.
- Supporting Structures: The image shows supporting beams around the newer church, possibly indicating construction or renovation work.
Text:
- The printed text on the postcard reads: “View of the Common and Old and New Second Congregational Churches: Attleboro, Mass.”
- There is handwritten text overlaying the bottom part of the postcard, which reads:
- Message: “All will hope you are the same. I will send you that type card in the near future. I am not going to the P.O. to work anymore. Don’t you think the a pretty scene? Yours truly.”
Interpretation:
- Function of the Postcard: This postcard served as a means to showcase the historical and architectural significance of the Second Congregational Churches and the Common in Attleboro.
- Atmosphere: The black-and-white photograph, along with the horse-drawn carriages and gazebo, provides a nostalgic glimpse into the early 20th century, reflecting the community’s daily life and the development of its infrastructure.
Additional Details: [1908 1c Benjamin Franklin, green, perforated, type I]
