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Fitchburg Railroad Station, Waltham, Mass.

Subject
Railroad Stations
Card type
Printed photo
Date
c. 1907 (Golden Age)
Front of Fitchburg Railroad Station, Waltham, Mass., c. 1907 printed photo postcard
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Back of Fitchburg Railroad Station, Waltham, Mass., c. 1907 printed photo postcard
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About this subject

Sepia view of the Fitchburg Railroad station at Waltham, Massachusetts, with its tall square tower and long train shed. A locomotive stands with steam rising beside a large brick block at right, while pedestrians, a man pushing a baby carriage, and a horse-drawn wagon occupy the foreground street.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Dear Walter We are having a taste of winter to day. what is the weather with you. I am anxious to know how you are getting on. We are all well. [illegible] [illegible] yet. Papa has gone out with dog [illegible] near the door I hope this will find you well good by L. B. B.

PublisherN.E. Paper & Stationery Co.
Fitchburg Railroad Station, Waltham, Mass. 2761-PUBLISHED BY W. N. TOWNE. --- POST CARD THIS SIDE IS FOR THE ADDRESS N.E. PAPER & STATIONERY CO. MFRS. AYER, MASS.
PostmarkedBrooklyn, NY
Stamp
Addressed to
Walter C. Corbin

182 Stuben St., Brooklyn, N.Y.

Postcard record

PostmarkedBrooklyn, NY
Series2761
ConditionGood
Place addressedWalter C. Corbin, 182 Stuben St., Brooklyn, NY
Place depictedFitchburg Railroad Station, Waltham, MA
PublisherAyer, MA
Stamp1c Benjamin Franklin, green, issued 1930
NotesSepia-toned print with caption in lower border; undivided-back era card. Visible diagonal creases, corner and edge wear, light surface soiling. Postmark: BROOKLYN N.Y. MAY 24 (year illegible). Divided-back card, c. 1908 (sender dated the message 5/24/08). 1c Franklin stamp torn at lower right corner.

Cite this card

Fitchburg Railroad Station, Waltham, Mass., postcard, c. 1907. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/fitchburg-railroad-station-waltham-mass. Accessed October 5, 2026.