Title:
Boston, Mass. Tremont Street.
Object ID:
2008.2.318
Object Name:
Postcard
Collection:
Alsa Chester Howard Postcard Collection
Date:
05/14/1910
Creator:
Chester Howard (correspondent)
VE Exhibit Label 1:
Front: Colorized image of an aerial view of a street in Boston, Massachusetts.
Transcription:
"Capitol, Park St. Church, Revere House."
Back of card:
Postmarked: 1910 MAY 16, 8AM (city is not legible)
Typed description:
"Tremont Street is one of the principal thoroughfares in the business section. It contains many historical points of interest, — King's Chapel and Burying Ground, dating from 1754; Granary Burying Ground, dating from 1660, where lie Samuel Adams, John Hancock, Paul Revere and many other patriots; Park Street Church, dating from 1809; and St. Paul's Church, dating from 1820, where Daniel Webster worshipped."
Transcription (continued):
" 5.14.1910 Am well and feel fine. Attended a May Pole Dance and had a glorious time. ? at the Navy Yard and saw the old "Constitution" went aboard the Vermont, Stingray and the C. The Stingray is a submarine. Am having a glorious time. This shows where I attended church, the commons, capitol and entrance to subway. Met some nice people at the dance. Your boy Chester"
(To:)
"Mrs. D.C. Howard, Calico Rock, Izard Co. Arkansas, c/o W.R.S. Benton"
Transcription:
"Capitol, Park St. Church, Revere House."
Back of card:
Postmarked: 1910 MAY 16, 8AM (city is not legible)
Typed description:
"Tremont Street is one of the principal thoroughfares in the business section. It contains many historical points of interest, — King's Chapel and Burying Ground, dating from 1754; Granary Burying Ground, dating from 1660, where lie Samuel Adams, John Hancock, Paul Revere and many other patriots; Park Street Church, dating from 1809; and St. Paul's Church, dating from 1820, where Daniel Webster worshipped."
Transcription (continued):
" 5.14.1910 Am well and feel fine. Attended a May Pole Dance and had a glorious time. ? at the Navy Yard and saw the old "Constitution" went aboard the Vermont, Stingray and the C. The Stingray is a submarine. Am having a glorious time. This shows where I attended church, the commons, capitol and entrance to subway. Met some nice people at the dance. Your boy Chester"
(To:)
"Mrs. D.C. Howard, Calico Rock, Izard Co. Arkansas, c/o W.R.S. Benton"
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Boston, Mass. Tremont Street
Boston, Mass. Tremont Street (back)
Boston, Mass. Tremont Street
Boston, Mass. Tremont Street (back)