Boston, MA
Boston Beans Postcard
Front
Description: A colorful postcard featuring Boston with a large pot labeled 'BEANS' in the foreground.
Printed Text: YOU DON'T KNOW BEANS UNTIL YOU COME TO BOSTON
Back
Description: The back of the postcard includes historical information about Boston landmarks.
Printed Text: STATE HOUSE, Beacon Hill, Boston. Occupies part of the John Hancock estate. The highest point in the city. The historic 'Bullfinch Front,' erected 1795-97. The Bryant addition on Mt. Vernon St. was erected 1853-56 and the 'State House Annex,' extending back from the Bryant addition was added 1888-95. BUNKER HILL MONUMENT, Charlestown, Mass. Erected to commemorate the Battle of Bunker Hill. It is 221 ft. high and is reached by a spiral flight of 294 stone steps. From the small windows at the top, a beautiful view of the scenery for many miles can be seen. U.S. CUSTOM HOUSE, BOSTON, is the highest building in New England. The tower reaches 505 ft. in the air and has a total of 30 stories in all. FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST. One of the most beautiful churches in the country and is often referred to as 'The Christian Science Mother Church.' It has a seating capacity of more than 5,000.
Publisher Location: Boston, Mass.
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