Petersham, MA Public Library Stone Castle Postcard 1910 Pokrome
$ 5.28
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Petersham, MA Public Library Stone Castle Postcard 1910 Pokrome. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This vintage postcard captures the impressive Public Library in Petersham, Massachusetts, a distinctive architectural landmark. The building is constructed of stone, featuring a prominent conical tower and a large, stately chimney, evoking a charming, castle-like aesthetic. Lush green grounds and mature trees frame the scene under a clear sky, highlighting the library's picturesque setting. Published by The Springfield News Company and printed in Germany, this "Pokrome" chromolithograph postcard dates to 1910, as indicated by the Petersham postmark. The reverse features a one-cent George Washington stamp and a handwritten message addressed to Miss Mildred Cochrans in Canton, New York, offering a delightful glimpse into early 20th-century communication and travel. This card is a wonderful piece for collectors of Massachusetts history, Petersham memorabilia, or vintage library architecture.
