Streetcar Sunday - Altdorf, Switzerland

Altdorf, Switzerland is famous for being the birthplace of William Tell. You can see the statue of him and his son in the center of the square.  And the tram off to the right seems to stop right in front of a brewery - how convenient! Unfortunately, I can't tell you anything else about the tram. I think it's still there, but I'm not sure.

Here's the back of the card.

The message to Mrs. Detting at Heinrichshütte in Rigi Klösterli, Switzerland reads:


Arrived safely in Schatzdorf and received card. Olivia Sprüngli sends many friendly greetings. Extra greetings to Mr. Brinckmann and St. Johannsberi and of course greetings from Elise.

Best Wishes

Here's  a postcard from the Woodin family album, sent in 1911:

The message reads:

To Aunt Jennie

from

Helen Johnson

For photos of the Woodin family, see this earlier post.

Moss House

I'm not sure why anyone would build a moss house. Out here in Oregon, we have things to spray on moss to kill it, but it's a losing battle. If you park your car outside, it will grow on your windshield. In any case, this house must have been velvety and green, though it is shown in black and white here.