Black-and-white postcard featuring the Masonic Temple in Milton, Pennsylvania. The image presents a street-level architectural view of the temple, with its prominent columned façade, broad central staircase, upper balcony, arched lower-level entrances, and surrounding trees and neighboring buildings.
The building itself has “Masonic Temple” visible across the upper façade, while the reverse identifies the subject as “Masonic Temple, Milton, Pa.”
Postcard Details:
Location: Milton, Pennsylvania
Subject: Masonic Temple / Masonic building / fraternal organization
Image: Black-and-white architectural street view
Photographer/Producer: Whitman’s “Phototypes,” Canton, Pennsylvania
Back: Divided-back format with message area and designated address side
Postal Use: Unused; no stamp or postmark visible
Writing: Small handwritten/pencil notation visible near the upper-right corner of the reverse
Series/Card Number: No series or card number is visible
Embossing: None apparent
Postcard Type: The card does not provide enough information to confidently classify it as a Real Photo Postcard or assign another specific postcard type, so no such classification is stated.
Printing Method: The reverse identifies the production as Whitman’s “Phototypes.” No more specific printing process is stated on the card.
Historical & Collector Interest:
This postcard provides a detailed period view of the Masonic Temple in Milton, documenting both the building’s architecture and its immediate streetscape. The façade features imposing classical-style columns, a recessed two-story porch or balcony, central staircase, and arched lower-level entrances.
Masonic temples and lodge buildings were prominent civic and social landmarks in many American communities. Postcards depicting these structures are collected not only as local-history views but also as examples of the architectural and social presence of fraternal organizations in American towns.
The card may appeal to collectors of Milton and Pennsylvania local history, Northumberland County-area material, Masonic and Freemasonry memorabilia, fraternal organization history, architectural postcards, historic streetscapes, and Pennsylvania town views. The identification of Whitman’s “Phototypes” of Canton, Pennsylvania also provides additional interest for collectors who specialize in regional postcard producers.
Condition:
Pre-owned postcard with age-related wear. Visible condition includes edge and corner wear, overall toning/discoloration to the reverse, scattered spotting or marks, and minor surface wear. A small handwritten/pencil notation appears near the upper-right corner of the reverse. The postcard is unused with no postage stamp, postmark, address, or mailed message.
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