Description
This colorful postcard showcases Washington Square in Norwich, Connecticut, with a prominent tree and surrounding buildings nestled amongst vibrant greenery. The card commemorates Norwich’s 250th town anniversary and 125th city incorporation. This charming souvenir postcard from the 1909 celebrations is a delightful piece of early 20th-century Americana.
Front Text (cleaned):
Norwich, Conn. Washington Square,
Back Text (cleaned):
GERMANY.
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PUBLISHED BY THE PORTEOUS & MITCHELL CO., MANUFACTURERS, NORWICH, CONN., U.S.A.
MADE IN U.S.A.
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 July 5th and 6th, 1909.
QUALITY 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.
