Four antique Historical Sites postcards are available. Each is sold separately. They are all in very good condition.
The Utica card has an individual's name written on the front bottom edge; otherwise, no other writing on them. Some minor yellowing on the back side from age. 1900-1911
City Hall, Pittsfield, Mass: Now known as the Old Town Hall is a historic building on Park Square in the heart of downtown Pittsfield, Massachusetts. This 1832 building served for 135 years as the center of municipal government. Built in the Federal style to serve as the town hall, it became City Hall when Pittsfield became a city in 1891, serving in that role until 1968. It is the city's oldest municipal building. The hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 and included in the Park Square Historic District in 1975.
Savannah, Ga., Fountain Forsyth Park: Perhaps the most well-known feature of Forsyth Park is the large fountain at the north end of Forsyth Park. The fountain was constructed in 1858. It has been remodeled several times, the latest being in 1988. It was modeled after the fountains at the Place de la Concorde in Paris.
Utica, NY, Masonic Home: It was built in Utica because of its central location in New York. The first residents moved in on May 1, 1893. The effort was to create a home for Masons, their wives, widows, and orphans. They are known today as the Masonic Care Community.
Memphis, Tenn. Fountain Court Square: In 1876 the Hebe Fountain, donated to the City by some prominent city leaders, was erected in the center of the park. In Greek mythology, Hebe was the Cupbearer to the Gods. Memphians have enjoyed the fountain practically non-stop since it was dedicated. The light display at night is especially beautiful. Hard to imagine, but there's one drowning associated with the fountain. Initially, the fountain basin was 6 1/2 feet deep, stocked with catfish and turtles, and had no fence. In 1884, 10-year-old Claude Pugh, sitting on the edge, leaned too far and tumbled in. The sloped edges were slippery from algae, and he couldn't regain footing. Incredibly, the park was filled with visitors, and no one tried to save him. After struggling for several minutes, he slipped beneath the surface. The Memphis Daily Appeal reported, "Stalwart men stood silently by with staring eyes and gaping mouths. Their hearts must have been made of stone and the milk of human kindness in their beast's sour whey. More consideration would have been given a dumb beast". The fountain is made of cast iron, is 20 feet high, has a diameter of 35 feet, and weighs 7000 pounds. It is a copy of the great Italian sculptor Antonio Canova. In 1932 a movement was started to remove the fountain from Court Square (Hebe is nude from the waist up), but their efforts didn't succeed. In 1942, the statue was toppled in a wind storm, and in 1949 re-erected after restoration. In 1957, the fish was changed from goldfish to catfish, but so many were stolen that the fish were taken out altogether. In 1980, the fountain was completely renovated.