Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1742
The amateur ham radio fad of the early to mid 20th century found many enthusiasts in Dorchester. After radio operators communicated with others, they often followed up with a mailed postcard to confirm their contact. Wikipedia has a long article about amateur radio and seems to imply that radio communication for personal use is still popular.
Postcard. Caption on front: Dorchester, Massachusetts, Boston “More Yankee Grit” 258 E. Cottage St., W1MYG Thomas Edward O’Connor. Postmarked Mar. 5, 1941.
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