Small towns in New England and the Mid-Atlantic lost population as westward migration and the lure of factory work drew young people away. Old Home Week attempted to lure them back.
Al fresco (“alfresco” in English) is an Italian phrase that denotes an outdoor dining experience. In the summer days, BC (before air-conditioning) the inhabitants in a large city would do whatever they could to keep cool – even going to the rooftops to eat. Postcards remind us of what a fun experience it was.