Soldier's Monument on the Common, Waltham, MA, 1910

Subjects: Monuments & Memorials Public Parks & Commons
Card type: Lithograph
Date: c. 1910 (Golden Age)

Back of Soldier's Monument on the Common, Waltham, MA, 1910, c. 1910 lithograph postcard — Back

About this postcard

The Soldier's Monument, a tall stone obelisk on a stepped base, stands on the grassy common in Waltham, Massachusetts, surrounded by leafy trees in summer foliage. An American flag flies from a tall pole behind the monument, with buildings visible through the trees in the background.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Dear Ella what do you think of this and take your time in answering this one as you always do best regards to all. Your loving Jeff Kiss Mraz.

PostmarkedWaltham, MA, November 28, 1910, 20:00

Addressed to

Miss Hazel Henderson

100 C. Brookline St Boston, MA

Postcard record

Postmarked	November 28, 1910, 20:00, Waltham, MA
Condition	Good
Place addressed	Miss Hazel Henderson, 100 C. Brookline St, Boston, MA
Place depicted	Soldier's Monument, Waltham, MA
Stamp	1c George Washington, green, issued 1909
Stamp	1c Benjamin Franklin, green, perforated on all sides
Notes	Thin white border around the image; rounded, worn corners and light edge wear with a few small stains on the sky area. Divided-back card with 'THIS SIDE FOR MESSAGE' divider; white border on front; glossy/other texture. Postmark: WALTHAM MASS NOV 28 8 P.M. 1910. Pencil dealer mark '15¢' at top right. Minor edge/corner wear.

Cite this card

Soldier's Monument on the Common, Waltham, MA, 1910, postcard, c. 1910. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/soldiers-monument-on-the-common-waltham-ma-1910. Accessed November 2, 2026.