South Grammar School, Waltham, Mass.

Subject: Schools & Universities
Card type: Lithograph
Date: c. 1915 (White Border)

Back of South Grammar School, Waltham, Mass., c. 1915 lithograph postcard — Back

About this subject

A large three-story red brick school building with a mansard roof, dormer windows and a central tower with a spire, seen from the corner across a lawn. A covered entrance porch with steps faces the street, and trees and a frame house appear at right.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Dear Grace — Jan. 8, 1913 Just think what a naughty girl I am I thought I would [illegible] your last night but Now let me tell you, dear, I haven't been home since lately. I haven't quite finished the last 2 lessons much time lately, but shall see you soon. Just forget my bad temper. With love you forever Alice

Addressed to

Grace Lakin

River St., Mattapan, Mass.

Postcard record

Condition	Good
Place addressed	Grace Lakin, 17 Austin St., Mattapan, MA
Place depicted	South Grammar School, Waltham, MA
Stamp	1c George Washington, green, issued 1909
Notes	Thin white border around the image; visible crease/crack line in the lower right corner area and light edge wear. Postmark: [illegible] circular cancel over stamp. Divided-back card; "1913" written near stamp; date notation at lower left. 1c green stamp.

Cite this card

South Grammar School, Waltham, Mass., postcard, c. 1915. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/south-grammar-school-waltham-mass. Accessed October 5, 2026.