A tinted view of Echo Bridge, a granite aqueduct arch spanning the Charles River at Newton Upper Falls, seen across still water with dense trees on both banks. The bridge was built in the 1870s by the Boston Water Works to carry the Sudbury River aqueduct across the river valley, and its single masonry arch is among the longest of its kind in the United States. The spot takes its name from the echo produced under the arch, a popular Victorian excursion destination.
Postcard Details
Message · English, in pen
All is well, we
think of you often,
and if we cannot
find time to write
many letters, always
remember, the distance
is never to great to
prevent, the sending
of loving thoughts.
from John & Minnie Weichled
Narrow white margin at edges; light crease/scratch line running down from the top edge near center; worn corners.
Postmark: BOSTON MASS OCT 21 1-PM 1907 (with flag cancel "SOUTH POSTAL STATION 2"). Divided-back era card with 1c green Franklin adhesive; Illustrated Postal Card Co. imprint; light edge/corner wear and a few ink smudges.
Cite this card
Echo Bridge over the Charles River, Newton Upper Falls, Massachusetts, circa 1910, postcard, c. 1930. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/echo-bridge-over-the-charles-river-newton-upper-falls-massac. Accessed October 24, 2026.
