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Rocky glen and footbridge near Binghamton, NY, 1915

Subjects
Bridges & DamsForests & TreesRivers & Streams
Card type
Printed photo
Date
c. 1915 (White Border)
Front of Rocky glen and footbridge near Binghamton, NY, 1915, Mrs. Fred Ingham, NY, USA, c. 1915 printed photo postcard
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Back of Rocky glen and footbridge near Binghamton, NY, 1915, Mrs. Fred Ingham, NY, USA, c. 1915 printed photo postcard
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About this postcard

A rocky glen near Binghamton, New York: a stone ledge at left, dense trees and undergrowth, a small stream running over stones at the bottom, and a rustic wooden footbridge crossing the gorge at right. The Southern Tier's steep, wooded hills and glens were favorite scenic subjects for local view cards in the early 1900s, when rail and trolley excursions carried townspeople out to such spots. The card was sent to a household in Waverly, New York, just across the state line. Signed Mike, the note asks after Ethel's health and urges a Sunday visit to Ethel's farm, hoping this time the recipient can come over and be seen.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pencil

Say Ethel. How are you I was going up to Ethel's farm Sunday Did you start come over the with your "denies" so we can get to see you this time. If you can Mike

PublisherOctochrome
Scene near Binghamton, N.Y.
PostmarkedAthens, PA, October 22, 1915, 15:00
Stamp
Addressed to
Mrs. Fred Ingham

P.O.#3 Waverly, NY

Postcard record

Postmarked, Athens, PA
PublisherOctochrome
Series35564
ConditionGood
Place addressedMrs. Fred Ingham, P.O.#3, Waverly, NY
Place mentionedBinghamton, NY
Stamp1c George Washington, green, issued 1909
Stamp1c George Washington, green, perforated on all sides
NotesWhite border; coarse halftone dot texture; light staining/soiling along the top edge; scan is rotated 180 degrees. Postmark: ATHENS, PA. OCT 22 3-PM 1915. Divided-back card with 1¢ green Washington stamp and flag cancel; pencil message; moderate toning and edge wear.

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Rocky glen and footbridge near Binghamton, NY, 1915, postcard, c. 1915. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/rocky-glen-and-footbridge-near-binghamton-ny-1915. Accessed November 2, 2026.