View of River and Town, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Mass.

Name/Title

View of River and Town, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Mass.

Entry/Object ID

2026.014.022

Description

This view, from somewhere along Proctor Street, looks across Day's Creek (the 'river') and the railroad tracks to the toen center. The Town Hall stands out with its mansard roof, and to its right the steeple of the Congregational Church pokes through the trees. Atop Powder House Hill is the town stand pipe.

Subject Place

Natural Setting

Manchester Harbor

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Divided Back (1907-1915)

Postmark

Date and Time of Postmark

August 4, 1908

Postmark Place

Town

Manchester, Mass. PO

Transcription

We miss you dreadfully. I did hate to take the pin out of your napkin! The preacher was Dr. McCullough(?) of Baltimore, D. E. was here to tea tonight. We strolled to the beach afterwards. Your letter and card received since writing this -- JK

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