Lost
Lost postcards along New Bedford waterfront
near Fisherman's Wharf
Lost
listing
Posted
3 days
ago
Description
I lost my postcards. I was walking along New Bedford's Fisherman's Wharf around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, when I realized my small stack of postcards from family trips was missing. The cards show Cape Cod Canal landscapes, old whaling docks, and a lighthouse, with handwritten notes on the backs. There are about 15 cards in the bundle, some with creases from the wind and damp sea air. Those postcards matter to me—they're tied to memories with my grandmother—and I hope they’re found near Custom House Square or along the wharf area.
Approximate last-seen location
near Fisherman's Wharf
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