1907 Clontarf, Dracula's house
Posted in 1907 it's a hand coloured picture of the Crescent in Clontarf.
Based on the postmark and stamp, this specific card was mailed in August 1907. It captures a famous curved terrace of Georgian-style houses that remains a prominent landmark in the Clontarf area today.
Key Details from the Postcard
Subject: The Crescent, Clontarf. This is a historic residential crescent built in the early 19th century, famously known for its association with Bram Stoker (the author of Dracula), who was born at No. 15.
Postal Information:
Stamp: A red "One Penny" King Edward VII definitive stamp.
Postmark: Dated August 30, 1907, from Dublin.
Recipient: Capt. Isaac Colby in Algonac, Michigan, U.S.A.
Message Transcription:
"Dublin Aug. 29, 1907. Have reached this point on my homeward journey. Thought I would send one from here. Hope you are well and will be at Grand Trunk R'y Depot to meet Beatrice and I Sept. 2nd when we pass through. Your loving nephew, Francis V. Colby."
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