Memphremagog Yacht Club House Newport Vermont 1908 Postcard MYC Lake

Condition: *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and ... Read more about the seller notes *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and click to enlarge. Comes from a smoke free home. Common errors from the scanner vs damage are digital lines (usually grey or pink), cutting off the top of the card/words. Read Less about the seller notes

Antique real photo postcard showing the Memphremagog Yacht Club House in Newport, Vermont, erected in 1908 on the shores of Lake Memphremagog. The clubhouse, prominently marked “MYC,” was a social and recreational hub for local sailors and summer visitors. Visible are the distinctive two-story design with wide verandas and the hillside neighborhood homes behind.Postmarked Newport, VT, Sept 23, 1908 with a green Benjamin Franklin 1¢ stamp. Addressed to Mrs. Mary Smith, Swanton, VT. Charming handwritten message on reverse.Publisher: Bedard Studio (Copyright noted on front)Condition: Light edge wear, minor age toning (see photos).Era: Divided Back, early 1900sTheme: Yacht Club, Nautical, Vermont, Lake Memphremagog, Social ClubsA fine piece of Newport, Vermont history, ideal for collectors of yacht clubs, nautical ephemera, or historic New England lake communities.

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