Description
This charming 1934 postcard depicts a meticulously manicured garden featuring a stone wall, elegant stairs, and stately lampposts. The back displays a handwritten message to New Britain, Connecticut, detailing the senders’ experience with a recent hurricane. This vintage postcard offers a glimpse into a formal garden scene from the 1930s.
Front Text (cleaned):
Front Terrace, Outpost Inn, Ridgefield, Conn.
Back Text (cleaned):
POST CARD
September 12, 1934
Rev. & Mrs. R. N. Gilman,
29 Norwood St.,
New Britain,
Conn.
Thompson Road, Morningside, Wilford.
September 11, 1934.
Dear Cousins:
We hope Mr. B. escaped any serious trouble from Saturday night's hurricane. Aside from a matching leak in the roof and clapboards from 8-12, we escaped though a tree showed effects; a boat on the beach demolished by high, rushing waves. We hope you are all rested from your trip.
This is a busy week, as on return to M… Friday, and hope you can come next week as we long to see you all.
Let us know ahead if we may come home,
Lovingly, S. & …
coming down.
9:30 Tuesday Eve.
