1907 Wawenock Road Scenic View Port Clyde Maine Vintage Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

This early 20th-century color lithograph showcases the serene Wawenock Road in Port Clyde, Maine, winding along a tranquil waterway. The landscape is defined by a traditional stone retaining wall and a prominent flagpole set against the rolling green hills of the St. George peninsula. Port Clyde has long been a source of inspiration for American artists, offering a rugged coastal beauty that remains largely unchanged. This scene captures the quiet, rural charm of Midcoast Maine during the transition into the Golden Age of postcards, featuring the lush vegetation and rocky terrain characteristic of the region.

Details

Era: Divided Back (1907)
City: Port Clyde
State or Region: Maine
Country: USA
Topic: Wawenock Road, Coastal Maine, Midcoast Maine Landscapes, Scenic Roads
Condition: Circulated
Postage: 1 Cent Benjamin Franklin Green Stamp; Postmarked South Union, ME, Aug 14, 1907
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: The Hugh C. Leighton Co., Manufacturers, Portland, ME., U.S.A.
Printer: Printed in Frankfort, Germany
Print Type: Lithograph

Additional Information

This card features a very early use of the divided back format, which was only authorized by the U.S. Post Office in March 1907. The printer code 5437 is visible on the far left edge, a standard identifier for the Hugh C. Leighton Company, who utilized high-quality German printing houses for their New England views. The handwritten message from Lela to Mrs. Roscoe B. Wallace in Waldoboro mentions Ralph's address and finishing her cleaning, providing a small glimpse into daily Maine life in the summer of 1907. The South Union postmark is particularly clear, adding value for local postal history enthusiasts.

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