View of Manchester-by-the-Sea, Mass. from the air

Name/Title

View of Manchester-by-the-Sea, Mass. from the air

Entry/Object ID

2026.014.024

Description

This aerial view offers an unusual vantage point centered on the railway line dividing the inner and outer harbors. We also gain a vivid sense of Days Creek issuing from Beach Street and the course of the rail line through a heavily wooded area of town.

Subject Place

Natural Setting

Manchester Harbor, Manchester Inner Harbor

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Modern (1930 - present)

Publisher

Floyd's, Manchester, Mass.

Postmark

Date and Time of Postmark

November 28, 1950

Postmark Place

Town

Manchester, Mass. PO

Transcription

"Hi Teddy. No fishing now. We play football every day after school instead. Hope to see you someday soon.Johnny."

Location

* Untyped Location

Postcards - Grey

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Albert Steg Donations

Acquisition Method

Gift

Created By

Albert Steg

Create Date

July 2, 2026

Updated By

Albert Steg

Update Date

July 28, 2026