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Fitchburg Railroad Station, Waltham, Mass., 1908

Card type
Printed photo

About this postcard

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 better yet - some in town are having the "grippe" yet. Papa has just gone out in dog path drifted near the door I hope this will find you well good by L. B. B.

PostmarkedBRADFORD, November 24, 1908, 16:00
Stamp
Addressed to
Walter C. Corbin

182 Sturken St Brooklyn, NY

FromBradford

Postcard record

Postmarked, BRADFORD
PublisherW. N. Towne
Series2761
ConditionGood
Place addressedWalter C. Corbin, 182 Sturken St, Brooklyn, NY
Place depictedFitchburg Railroad Station, Waltham, MA
PublisherW. N. Towne, Ayer, MA
Stamp1c Benjamin Franklin, green, issued 1930, perforated on all sides
Stamp1c Benjamin Franklin, Scott #300, green, issued 1903
NotesSepia-toned print with caption in lower border; divided-back card ("THIS SIDE IS FOR THE ADDRESS"). Visible diagonal creases, corner and edge wear, light surface soiling. Postmark: BRADFORD NOV 24, 4 PM, 1908. Divided-back card, c. 1908; addressed to Walter C. Corbin, Brooklyn, N.Y. 1c Franklin stamp torn at lower right corner.

Cite this card

Fitchburg Railroad Station, Waltham, Mass., 1908, postcard, c. 1908. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/fitchburg-railroad-station-waltham-mass-1908. Accessed November 2, 2026.