March 2, 1954 Clearwater, Florida
Lovely hot Sunday. Wish you were here to get the sun. Saw black swans too, in a park like this. Expect a friend for overnight next week- haven’t seen her for 20 years!! She has bought a house at Ormond Beach on the East Coast of Fla. Hope you are fine. Will write letter soon.
Love,
Vera
Mrs. James Wright
West Paris, Maine
Clearwater, FL was settled just before the U.S. Civil War, and incorporated as a city in 1915. The freshwater springs that dotted the bluff overlooking the gulf inspired the name. It has been a popular tourist destination and winter residence, as well as a training and hosting center for troops fighting in World War II. In the 1970's, the Church of Scientology purchased the Ft. Harrison Hotel for $3 million, and established Flag Land Base, much to the concern of city residents.
West Paris, Maine began most of its history as part of Paris, Maine along the Little Androscoggin River in the western part of the state. The area was settled in the late 18th century, but it wasn't until 1957 when it was formally incorporated into its own entity. The fact that this postcard is addressed to West Paris shows that it must have been a de facto change before then.
The spouse of Mr. James Wright must have enjoyed a prominent and powerful local family. According to the Paris Reigster, 1906 (courtesy of archive.org), a James S. Wright was "elected Clerk of Courts," opening a law practice in South Paris in 1883, becoming County Attorney for several years. Another source, "History of Paris, Maine from settlement to 1880" states, "He has been among the most respected and valuable ot our citizens who have come here on account of election to office." Mainegeneaology.net lists many Wrights who married in different towns in Western Maine, but since the surname is fairly common and the bride's name is unknown, it is hard to discern if any are direct descendants, or the recipient of this postcard. There are 2 Wrights currently living in West Paris, Maine, a Marcia Wright and Alice Wright, both of whom could be possible daughters of Mrs. James Wright. Perhaps they would know of their mother's longtime friend Vera, and the other friend who bought a house across the coast in Ormond Beach.
Clearwater, FL was settled just before the U.S. Civil War, and incorporated as a city in 1915. The freshwater springs that dotted the bluff overlooking the gulf inspired the name. It has been a popular tourist destination and winter residence, as well as a training and hosting center for troops fighting in World War II. In the 1970's, the Church of Scientology purchased the Ft. Harrison Hotel for $3 million, and established Flag Land Base, much to the concern of city residents.
West Paris, Maine began most of its history as part of Paris, Maine along the Little Androscoggin River in the western part of the state. The area was settled in the late 18th century, but it wasn't until 1957 when it was formally incorporated into its own entity. The fact that this postcard is addressed to West Paris shows that it must have been a de facto change before then.
The spouse of Mr. James Wright must have enjoyed a prominent and powerful local family. According to the Paris Reigster, 1906 (courtesy of archive.org), a James S. Wright was "elected Clerk of Courts," opening a law practice in South Paris in 1883, becoming County Attorney for several years. Another source, "History of Paris, Maine from settlement to 1880" states, "He has been among the most respected and valuable ot our citizens who have come here on account of election to office." Mainegeneaology.net lists many Wrights who married in different towns in Western Maine, but since the surname is fairly common and the bride's name is unknown, it is hard to discern if any are direct descendants, or the recipient of this postcard. There are 2 Wrights currently living in West Paris, Maine, a Marcia Wright and Alice Wright, both of whom could be possible daughters of Mrs. James Wright. Perhaps they would know of their mother's longtime friend Vera, and the other friend who bought a house across the coast in Ormond Beach.
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