Norumbega Tower, Waltham, Mass.

Subject: Historic Towers
Card type: Lithograph
Date: c. 1915 (White Border)

Back of Norumbega Tower, Waltham, Mass., c. 1915 lithograph postcard — Back

About this subject

A tall cylindrical stone tower built of rough fieldstones stands among trees under a blue sky. A small figure stands on the top of the tower. The tower has an arched opening at its base and a low stone wall.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Dear Cioio - A few lines to let you know that we are getting along nicely. In one hour we are having a nice time shopping and visiting, weather is fine. Richard Allen

PostmarkedWaltham, MA

Addressed to

Mrs. Edward William

Barre, Mass.

Postcard record

Postmarked	Waltham, MA
Condition	Very good
Place addressed	Mrs. Edward William, Barre, MA
Place depicted	Norumbega Tower, Waltham, MA
Stamp	6c George Washington, green
Notes	White border; halftone dot pattern; printed caption at top right. Postmark: WALTHAM MASS MAR 25 4 PM (year not legible). Divided-back card with green 'W' diamond logo and 'MESSAGE MAY BE WRITTEN ON THIS SIDE.' / 'ADDRESS ONLY ON THIS SIDE.' imprint; card number R-25536. Light edge wear and a few foxing spots; stamp partly covered by cancellation.

Cite this card

Norumbega Tower, Waltham, Mass., postcard, c. 1915. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/norumbega-tower-waltham-mass. Accessed October 5, 2026.