Connery House, Westhampton, Mass.

From the collections of PVMA • Digital image © Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Assoc. • Image use information

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According to the message on this postcard, the Connery House, which sat atop a mountain, offered views from all sides. Tourism became an important part of the economy of Western Massachusetts during the beginning of the 20th century and visitors were attracted to the area’s mountain houses, such as this one, for the lovely views and the promise of a good meal.

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Item typePostcard
Date1909
PlaceWesthampton, Massachusetts
TopicTransportation, Travel, Tourism
EraProgressive Era, World War I, 1900–1928
MaterialPaper
Process/FormatPhotography; Printing
Catalog #1997.08.01.186
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Connery House, Westhampton, Mass. Photograph. 1909. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1997-08-01-186/. Accessed on October 10, 2024.

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