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Connecticut River showing Barney Estate, circa 1906

Subjects
Railroads & TrainsRivers & Streams
Card type
Printed photo
Date
c. 1902 (Early)
Front of Connecticut River showing Barney Estate, circa 1906, c. 1902 printed photo postcard
Front
Back of Connecticut River showing Barney Estate, circa 1906, c. 1902 printed photo postcard
Back

About this postcard

The card shows a broad view of the Connecticut River, with the Barney Estate visible on the right and railroad tracks curving along the near bank. The printed caption names the scene "Connecticut River, showing Barney Estate on right." A handwritten note dates the card to February 1906, and the view records the river landscape with rail access along the shore.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

We arrived home at eight P.M with many pleasant memories Feb 18-1906 Hattie L. Trubtee

PublisherThe Springfield News Company
Connecticut River, showing Barney Estate on right. No. 766 Published by The Springfield News Company, Springfield, Mass.-Leipzig-Berlin --- POST CARD THIS SIDE IS FOR THE ADDRESS ONLY
Stamp
Addressed to
Miss Charlotte Hassett

Amesbury, MA

Postcard record

PublisherThe Springfield News Company
SeriesNo. 766
ConditionFair
Place addressedMiss Charlotte Hassett, Amesbury, MA
Place depictedConnecticut River
Place depictedBarney Estate
Place mentionedSpringfield, MA
Place mentionedLeipzig
Place mentionedBerlin
Stamp1c Benjamin Franklin, green, issued 1902
NotesHandwritten message on front; white border; black-and-white printed photograph; publisher imprint includes Leipzig-Berlin. Postmark: SPRINGFIELD MASS 1906 (month/day partly obscured). Undivided back with printed "THIS SIDE IS FOR THE ADDRESS ONLY"; 1¢ green Franklin adhesive stamp; light soiling and edge wear.

Cite this card

Connecticut River showing Barney Estate, circa 1906, postcard, c. 1902. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/connecticut-river-showing-barney-estate-circa-1906. Accessed October 24, 2026.