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Gift of Jessie Norton-Lazenby, 2021.44.74, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermin…
Gillette Railroad, Lake Compounce, Bristol
Gift of Jessie Norton-Lazenby, 2021.44.74, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermined

Gillette Railroad, Lake Compounce, Bristol

Date1950-1985
MediumPhotomechanical print on paper
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Jessie Norton-Lazenby
DescriptionA color postcard depicting the Gillette Railroad train along the shore of Lake Compounce in Bristol, Connecticut. The photo is taken by the fence next to the tracks. A railroad crossing signal takes up much of the foreground, and far in the back the shore of the lake and forest is visible.
Object number2021.44.74
MarkingsPrinted in green ink on back: "The famous Gillette Railroad pulls into the ter- / minal at the completion of its trip around Lake / Compounce, Bristol, Conn."

Printed in green ink on back: "PLACE / STAMP / HERE"

Printed in green ink on back: "POST CARD / Address"

Printed in green ink on back: "John A. Carter - Winsted, Conn. 203-379-4412"

Printed in green ink on back: "K" logo

Printed in green ink on back: "119618"
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