Description
This colorful postcard showcases a charming, tree-lined street in Norwich, Connecticut, with light-colored buildings and a dirt road. The back features details of Norwich’s 250th town anniversary and 125th city incorporation, along with the dates 1659 and 1784. This lovely postcard, published by The Porteous & Mitchell Co., was made in Germany and likely dates from the 1900s.
Front Text (cleaned):
Norwich, Conn. Broadway looking south.
Back Text (cleaned):
Norwich, Conn.
250th Anniversary—Founding of the Town.
125th Anniversary—Incorporation of the City.
Founded 1659—Incorporated 1784.
Norwich welcomes home all her children, September 7th and 8th, 1909.
Published by The Porteous & Mitchell Co., Manufacturers, Norwich, Conn., U.S.A.
Made in Germany.
