Entrance to Lake Compounce, Bristol
PublisherPublished by
Pierce & Norton
Date1900-1910
MediumPhotomechanical print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5 1/2 × 3 1/2in. (14 × 8.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Jessie Norton-Lazenby
DescriptionColor postcard of the Lake Compounce entrance in Bristol, Connecticut. The Green Dragon roller coaster in on the right and buildings in the back. There are people and cars traveling down the path on the left. There are trees and hills in the background.
Object number2021.44.63
MarkingsPrinted in black ink on front: "Entrance to Lake Compounce, Bristol, Conn."Printed in blue ink on back: "LAKE COMPOUNCE / Bristol, Conn. / Connecticut's Most Historic Picnic Grounds Since 1846 / Situated in the Geographical Center of the State, Lake / Compounce is located 3 miles from Bristol off Routes 6 and / 6A, 18 miles from Hartford and 12 miles from Waterbury"
Printed in blue ink on back: "PUBLISHED BY PIERCE & NORTON CO.. LAKE COMPOUNCE. BRISTOL, CONN."
Printed in blue ink on back: "'TICHNOR QUALITY VIEWS' MADE ONLY BY TICHNOR BROTHERS. INC BOSTON, MASS."
Printed in blue ink on back: "POST / CARD"
Printed in blue ink on back: "PLACE / ONE CENT / STAMP / HERE / MADE IN U.S.A"
Printed in blue ink on back: "65588"
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c. 1912-1915
c. 1912-1915