Miss Grace Ripple lived in Lancaster, the charming and historic city in southeast Pennsylvania.

(The home where Grace lived on West Walnut Street was replaced in 1925 – that single-family home is still extant.)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancaster,_Pennsylvania

In October of 1911, Grace received a postcard from Emma K.

Emma mailed the postcard from Mauch Chunk, a borough and county seat of Carbon County in northeast Pennsylvania.

Located in the Pocono Mountains, about 29 miles northwest of Allentown and 83 miles west of New York City, Mauch Chunk was founded in 1818 as a “company town” to ship coal by the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company.

First by canal and then by railroad, Mauch Chunk become a key point in the shipment of coal.

By 1954, the borough was desperate to reverse the decline of the area and agreed to rename the community and to build a memorial to the legendary Native American Athlete, Jim Thorpe.

Today, Jim Thorpe attracts many tourists – for the beauty of the town, the abundance of all-season recreational opportunities, some distinctive architecture, and a vibrant local art scene.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Thorpe,_Pennsylvania

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The face of the postcard is a photograph of Flagstaff Park in Mauch Chunk.

Paved trails border an ornamental fountain, linking a pavilion or bandstand to other areas of the park.

Some folks are seen walking, while others occupy benches,

The park seems to be at some elevation as numerous benches are positioned for sitters to observe distant views.

The Google Summary:

“Flagstaff Park, located atop Flagstaff Mountain in Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe), Pennsylvania, was a popular destination for tourists, offering scenic views and recreational activities. Originally accessible by trolley, it featured pavilions, walking trails, and a dance pavilion…”

The Library of Congress holds a variety of photographs related to Flagstaff Park.

https://www.loc.gov/item/2017791414

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On the reverse, Emma greets Grace with “Hello” and explains that she is “Here for the day in Mauch Chunk”.

The brief message does not provide any clues about the purpose of the visit, or tell us if Emma visited Flagstaff Park.

Grace seems to have appreciated the souvenir as the postcard was preserved in very good condition throughout her life.

One hopes that Emma shared more about her visit and that she and Grace maintained a friendly correspondence for many years.