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Capitol Building, Augusta, Maine, circa 1912

Subjects
City Halls & CourthousesPublic Parks & Commons
Card type
Lithograph
Front of Capitol Building, Augusta, Maine, circa 1912, lithograph postcard
Front
Back of Capitol Building, Augusta, Maine, circa 1912, lithograph postcard
Back

About this subject

The Maine State Capitol in Augusta, a domed building with an American flag flying above it, viewed across landscaped grounds with lawns, scattered trees, a stone retaining wall topped by a white railing, and an iron fence. A shield bearing the Maine state coat of arms is printed at the upper right against a sunset sky.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pencil

Dear Mama I will drop you a few lines to let you know we are all well hoping this will find you the same I got your card Friday was glad to hear from you we had a letter from [illegible] she is in bed with the baby I feel [illegible] I must close answer soon from your [illegible] Friday afternoon good by

CAPITOL BUILDING, AUGUSTA, ME. MAINE --- POST CARD This side for Correspondence This side for Address
PostmarkedWaltham, MA
Stamp
Addressed to
Mrs. S. A. Samuel

R 14 617, Wauwatosa, Wis.

Postcard record

PostmarkedWaltham, MA
ConditionGood
Place addressedMrs. S. A. Samuel, R 14 617, Wauwatosa, WI
Place depictedAugusta, ME
Stamp1c George Washington, green, issued 1909
NotesWhite border; caption printed in embossed gold lettering; handwritten name and date ("Aug 19/12") across the lower front. Postmark: WALTHAM MASS 14 9:00 PM 1912. Divided-back card with green 1¢ Washington stamp; pencil message and address; light soiling and edge wear.

Cite this card

Capitol Building, Augusta, Maine, circa 1912, postcard, n.d.. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/capitol-building-augusta-maine-circa-1912. Accessed October 5, 2026.