Description
A vibrant postcard showcases Norwich, Connecticut’s Central Fire Station, a majestic red brick building with firefighters and their horse-drawn equipment proudly displayed. The back features celebratory text commemorating Norwich’s 250th town founding anniversary and 125th city incorporation anniversary. This charming souvenir postcard, published by The Porteous & Mitchell Co., dates from around the 1900s.
Front Text (cleaned):
Norwich, Conn. Central Fire Station.
Back Text (cleaned):
QUALITY
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Official Souvenir Post Card
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.
28527
CARD
ADDRESS ONLY ON THIS SIDE.
Place the Stamp Here
ONE CENT
for United States
and Island Possessions
Cuba, Canada and
Mexico.
TWO CENTS
For Foreign.
