Manchester Harbor, Mass.

Postcard

Magnolia Historical Society & Museum

Name/Title

Manchester Harbor, Mass.

Entry/Object ID

2026.014.020

Description

This unusual view captures private docks extending over the rock shore just to the east of Black Cove Beach. Across the water is the long expanse of Gales, or "Long" Jbeach.

Subject Place

Natural Setting

Manchester Bay

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Undivided Back (1901-1907)

Publisher

Hugh C. Leighton Co.

Postmark

Date and Time of Postmark

July 7, 1907

Postmark Place

Town

Manchester, Mass. PO

Transcription

"Dear Mrs. Whiting: — This is the place where the children set their lobster pots to catch lobsters for supper. Imagine us Franklin people being able to catch lobsters any time we wanted to. It is perfectly delightful here. Everybody is so nice. My pupils are dears. Love from Adele."

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Publisher Identifier #

Other Number

2579

Location

* Untyped Location

Postcards - Grey

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Albert Steg Donations

Acquisition Method

Gift

Created By

Albert Steg

Create Date

July 1, 2026

Updated By

Albert Steg

Update Date

July 28, 2026