The Maine State Capitol in Augusta, a domed building with an American flag flying above it, is seen across landscaped grounds. Lawns and scattered trees slope toward a stone retaining wall topped by a white railing, with an iron fence at the lower edge. A shield bearing the Maine state coat of arms appears at the upper right against a sunset sky. Augusta became Maine's capital in the early 1830s, and the capitol has been the center of state government since.
Postcard Details
Message · English, in pencil
Sunday P.M.
Dear Mama: Am going to
[illegible] now. [illegible]
are gaining in weight
& all feel fine. Is nice
here. Myrtle Van C is
sick in bed. Expect a letter
from you Tuesday. I will then
write you one. I sent you one
Friday. Hope you are all
[illegible] write news in my
[illegible] know much
much love from us all
Lovingly Ada S
White border; caption printed in embossed gold lettering ("CAPITOL BUILDING, AUGUSTA, ME."); pencil inscription ("from Clara B") scrawled across the gold foreground and date ("Aug 19/12") at the lower right of the front. Postmark: MADISON, WIS., JUL 14, 9:00 PM, 1912. Divided-back card with green 1¢ Washington stamp; dealer stock code ("399 / B24") in dark pencil above stamp; pencil message and address; light soiling and edge wear.
Cite this card
Capitol Building, Augusta, ME, 1912, postcard, c. 1912. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/capitol-building-augusta-me-1912. Accessed November 2, 2026.
