Views of Attleboro, Mass.

Context: 

Title: “Views of Attleboro, Mass.”

Main Image:

• This postcard presents a collage of multiple smaller images showcasing various landmarks and buildings in Attleboro, Massachusetts. The central banner reads “Views of Attleboro, Mass.”

Images and Captions:

1. Top Left – Briggs Building:
   • Building: A large industrial building with multiple windows, indicating it might be a factory or mill.
   • Caption: “BRIGGS BUILDING”
2. Top Right – Bates Opera House:
   • Building: A multi-story brick building with a distinctive façade.
   • Caption: “BATE’S OPERA HOUSE”
3. Middle Left – Park Street:
   • Street View: A street scene showing buildings lining both sides of a road.
   • Caption: “PARK ST.”
4. Middle Right – Second Congregational Church:
   • Building: A church with a tall spire and traditional architecture.
   • Caption: “SECOND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH”
5. Center – School House Hill:
   • Building: A large, stately building with a prominent entrance.
   • Caption: “SCHOOL HOUSE HILL”
6. Bottom Left – Murray Church:
   • Building: A church with a tall steeple, surrounded by trees.
   • Caption: “MURRAY CHURCH”
7. Bottom Center – High School:
   • Building: A classic high school building with a central entrance and multiple windows.
   • Caption: “HIGH SCHOOL”
8. Bottom Right – The Vista:
   • Nature Scene: A scenic view, possibly of a park or natural area.
   • Caption: “THE VISTA”

Publisher:

• Bottom Left: “PUB. BY J. H. GRAY & CO.”

Details:

• Historical Context: This type of postcard was commonly used to showcase prominent buildings and scenic views of a town. It served as a means of promoting the town and highlighting its key features.
• Visual Style: The postcard uses black-and-white photographs with captions, typical of early 20th-century postcards. The central scroll banner adds a decorative touch to the design.

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