Boston MA Massachusetts Public Library 1920s Divided Back Postcard Used

A collectible vintage postcard showcasing the Boston Public Library with a handwritten message and a 2-cent stamp, dated August. Ideal for history enthusiasts.

• Features a 1920s illustration of Boston Public Library
• Includes a handwritten note and postmark
• 2-cent vintage stamp affixed
• Dimensions: Approx. 5.5 x 3.5 inches

Postcard shows light wear and minor discoloration consistent with age.
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This vintage postcard depicts the McKim Building of the Boston Public Library in Copley Square, Boston, Massachusetts.

The building was designed by the architect Charles Follen McKim in the Renaissance Revival style and opened in 1895.
The postcard image likely dates to around 1910, showing early automobiles and trolley tracks in the foreground.
The exterior features large arched windows on the second story and carvings of 537 names of writers and thinkers.
The library was the first large free municipal library in the United States, established in 1848.

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