This postcard features the Old South Meeting House, one of the most significant historic sites in Boston. Built in 1729, this building served as the gathering place for the massive protest meetings that led to the Boston Tea Party in 1773. The illustration showcases the iconic red brick tower and steeple nestled among the commercial buildings of the mid-20th century, highlighting its status as a "Freedom Trail" landmark.
Era: Linen (1946)
City: Boston
State or Region: Massachusetts
Country: USA
Topic: Colonial History, Architecture, Churches, American Revolution
Condition: Circulated (Postmarked Aug 24, 1946)
Postage: 1¢ Green George Washington Stamp
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Vertical (Portrait)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Tichnor Quality Views (Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston, Mass.)
Printer: Tichnor Bros., Inc.
Print Type: Lithograph (Linen)
This card was sent by "Ruth & LeRoy" to Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Weidner in Spring City, Pa. The handwritten message mentions the "Nice climate here" and staying in a "nice cabin" with friends.
Interestingly, the card features two "Buy U.S. Savings Bonds" slogan cancels, reflecting the post-WWII economic climate. The 1946 postmark perfectly aligns with the mid-century linen era of postcard production.
