Up for sale is an antique postcard featuring a vibrant street view of \"CONGRESS ST. PORTSMOUTH, N. H.\" The scene depicts the bustling downtown with streetcar tracks leading down the center, historic brick architecture, and the distinctive church spire rising in the distance. The card was published by Reichner Bros, Leipzig.
Historical Details:
- Postmark: Portsmouth, N.H. (September 25, 1906)
- Stamp: 1-cent Benjamin Franklin definitive
- Addressee: Mrs. Nillie Wilder, Payson Lane Laundry, Lawrence, Mass.
Message Highlights:
- \"Mother and I are over Portsmouth today.\" This brief note captures a day trip excursion to the city in the early 20th century.
Condition:
- Used/Posted. The card shows typical age-appropriate wear including some edge rubbing, a vertical crease visible on the left side, and light toning to the paper consistent with its 1906 origin.
Please carefully review the high-resolution front and back scans provided in the photos to determine the exact condition for yourself before purchasing.
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