Postcard

Historic Saranac Lake

Name/Title

Postcard

Entry/Object ID

2022.83.224

Description

Black-and-White photograph postcard showing the grandstand at Pontiac Bay full of spectators, likely at Winter Carnival time. Printed by the Adirondack Art Store, Saranac Lake. Used, divided back, white border, postmarked Saranac Lake, March 1, 1913. Handwritten message on reverse reads, "Saranac Lake, Feb. 29- Dear Carrie, can you find Birdie and Madeline in this picture? I hope you are well and I will see you soon. Sincerely, Mrs. Hoctor." Mailed to Mrs. W. Reader, 296 Child St., Rochester, NY.

Subject Place

Body of Water

Pontiac Bay, Lake Flower

City

Saranac Lake

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Collection

Ann Pecora Diamond Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Postcard

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Media

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Winter, Winter carnivals, Ice rinks, Grandstands, Crowds

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Photograph (1900-Present)

Publisher

Adirondack Art Store

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in