Description
This postcard depicts the dimly lit, rustic interior of the Griswold Inn’s famous tap room, once Essex’s first schoolhouse (built in 1738). Genuine natural color showcases the dark wood furnishings and warm brown tones of this historic Connecticut bar. This Dexter Press postcard is from approximately the 1960s, featuring an August 20th postmark.
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Genuine Natural Color. Made by Dexter Press, Inc. West Nyack, N.Y.
Ms. R.E. Remington
272 West Main St.
Ashland, Mass.
TAP ROOM
GRISWOLD INN
Essex, Connecticut
AUG 20
6 PM
A part of our famous old tap room, which was the first schoolhouse in Essex. Built in 1738.
Dear Children,
I'm so glad you can come. I wish you could come sooner. I love you.
Come anyway. We are due for rain but I hope you can make a nice long visit.
Love,
Aunt Gladys
