The Flying Squadron, Springfield, Massachusetts

In 1906, Springfield received the first fire apparatus built by the Knox Automobile Company that was located in Springfield. By 1909, the department had 5 Knox units in operation. The photograph that was used for this postcard shows 2 chemical and hose cars operated by Squads A and B and 2 cars used by the chief and his assistant. I found this information in the book “Images of America: Springfield Firefighting” by Bert D. Johanson and Nancy B. Johanson; Assisted by Fred Rodriguez.

The first modern and “state-of-the-art” fire engine was built in 1906 by Knox Automobile Company in Springfield, Massachusetts who later became famous for its fire trucks.

This card was printed in Germany and published by the Springfield News Company circa 1909 under the name "Poly Chrome". Their style has been described as "colors so bright and so flat that they almost resemble screen-prints." 

Greetings from Fort Devens, Massachusetts

Four linen postcards of Fort Devens, Massachusetts from Tichnor Bros. of Boston

Greetings from Worcester, Massachusetts

I got these divided back cards in an old postcard album containing over 50 different views of Worcester, Massachusetts. All of the cards are published by Tichnor Bros out of Boston except for the "Greetings" card which was published by J.I. Williams of Worcester.

Royal Blue Line Motor Tours - Boston

"We should be pleased to have satisfied patrons recommend our service to their friends at home"

I love transportation cards! Trains, planes, cars, ships, you name it! This card is one of my fav's not only because of it's topic, but because I think it's a beautiful card!...and after all, beauty IS in the eye of the beholder!