Beach Street, Manchester, Mass.

Name/Title

Beach Street, Manchester, Mass.

Entry/Object ID

2026.014.060

Description

This view of beach Street's intersection with Union Street includes signage for a 'Manchester Pharmacy', automobiles of wildyl different vintages, a distinctive pendant-style street lamp, and a pedestal in the middle of the intersection upon which a crossing guard directs pedestrian traffic.

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Modern (1930 - present)

Publisher

American Art

Postmark

Date and Time of Postmark

1953

Postmark Place

Town

Manchester, Mass. PO

Transcription

"Did I tell you that the money behind the new Diner is one of Magee stove company. Well I. has negotiated for the place for 17 + will be able to be in on 15th this m. It will be nice to have them near. H. is much better. But some boats in yard from Marblehead for V.H. who is up hunting partridge in north. They plan to sell Wheelers [?]. Cold here this A.M. + last night 34°. You know the paper in the h. rm on the s. wall could be removed since it has spoiled places around windows + painted white like doors + top of hall door + would like tie in with extra room. We've had 51" rain to date. last yr. whole yr 18" + normal yr. 39" whole yr. What do you say to suggesting the hospital bed for Grannie if I. wants it. Am going to use as --?--'s Shaker baskets to keep B's onions aired. Kay + Herman married 25 yrs. contribution toward silver cake tray but ----?---- . Bye!"

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Publisher Identifier #

Other Number

6986

Location

* Untyped Location

Postcards - Grey

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Albert Steg Donations

Acquisition Method

Gift

Created By

Albert Steg

Create Date

July 3, 2026

Updated By

Albert Steg

Update Date

July 28, 2026