Dublin Core
Title
The B. & M. R. R. Station, Maynard, Mass
P7336
P7336
Description
Postmark in Maynard on July 8, 1915, repostmarked via APO Liverpool Aug. 10, 1915.
The photograph shows the Maynard Railroad Station (Depot) serving the Boston and Maine Railroad.
The photo was take from the railroad tracks or just a bit beyond - what is contemporary Railroad Street. The railroad signal tower is visible in the foreground near where the stamp was torn out.
Signage includes a sign that reads:
Western Union
TELEGRAPH
& Cable Office
Western Union telegraph lines ran alongside many rail lines, so their offices were extremely common in railway stations.
A number of passengers awaiting a train, or just hangers on, are on the platform. Two sets of freight are also being tended to to the right of the station. One of the frames is marked "NAT EX CO".
The background shows two buildings on Main Street. The brick building on the right is part of the Mill complex at 150 Main Street. Note the employees getting some fresh air (or just photobombing) in some of the windows. The other building, on the left, appears to be 149 Main Street.
The photograph shows the Maynard Railroad Station (Depot) serving the Boston and Maine Railroad.
The photo was take from the railroad tracks or just a bit beyond - what is contemporary Railroad Street. The railroad signal tower is visible in the foreground near where the stamp was torn out.
Signage includes a sign that reads:
Western Union
TELEGRAPH
& Cable Office
Western Union telegraph lines ran alongside many rail lines, so their offices were extremely common in railway stations.
A number of passengers awaiting a train, or just hangers on, are on the platform. Two sets of freight are also being tended to to the right of the station. One of the frames is marked "NAT EX CO".
The background shows two buildings on Main Street. The brick building on the right is part of the Mill complex at 150 Main Street. Note the employees getting some fresh air (or just photobombing) in some of the windows. The other building, on the left, appears to be 149 Main Street.
Creator
Underwood & Underwood, New York and London
Date
1915
Contributor
Paul Boothroyd
Identifier
2026.223
Subject
The text is from a boy to his father:
"Dear Dear Pa. I am waiting for you to come home at this depo (t). I got a rabbit for my birthday present from Mrs. Danel...
good by your son
boy Ralph Weckstrom"
"Dear Dear Pa. I am waiting for you to come home at this depo (t). I got a rabbit for my birthday present from Mrs. Danel...
good by your son
boy Ralph Weckstrom"
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Postcard
Physical Dimensions
3.5 x 5.5 in.
Storage
PB85
SU11-4