Description
This vintage postcard shows Carroll Creek and the Old Town Mill in Frederick, Maryland, a charming scene of a small bridge and buildings along the creek in muted browns, greens, and blues. The Old Mill, built in 1790, was recently destroyed by fire, according to the message. This postcard was mailed in July of 1929.
Front Text (cleaned):
Carroll Creek and Old Town Mill, Frederick, Maryland.
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Back Text (cleaned):
582 miles
POST CARD
JUL 19
1929
VA
THE OLD SWINGING BRIDGE
General Stonewall Jackson passed this historic spot on his way to the battle of Antietam, and near it stands the house of Barbara Fritchie, the heroine of Whittier's poem, now open to the public. The Old Mill, built in 1790, has just recently been destroyed by fire. Baker Park, Frederick's beautiful public park, begins at this point.
Dear Mother and Mrs. M. Unujord—
Left home yesterday 3:45 P.M.—Just arriving in Fredericksburg 3 o'clock P.M.—Will write you later.
Margaret.
MB
Indiana
