Mystic, CT was much more urbanized back in the day

[kurumi]

This eBay seller thinks his postcard is from Mystic, CT:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Connecticut-CT-Mystic-River-Bridge-Highway-Postcard-Old-Vintage-Card-View-Post-/360889432309?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5406afb8f5

There's a 6-lane freeway (must be US 1), a clock tower, and several factories and offices. Mystic sure looks different today!

(Actually, the scene is from Boston -- their Mystic River and Custom House Tower.)

Also, the auction ends in a few days, so this thread has a short shelf life

[Pete from Boston]

(Actually, the scene is from Boston -- their Mystic River and Custom House Tower.)

And since the Mystic River is about a mile behind the photographer, I assume the listing just means it's in an area known in part for having a bridge over the Mystic. 

Still, pretty sweet pic of the Artery when new.

[vdeane]

What's really interesting is that the ramps on the artery look like they're from a badly rendered city simulator.

Also: may the thread live on forever: http://nysroads.com/files/aaroads/mystic_ct.pdf

[ARMOURERERIC]

Love the 2 lane on ramp with no merge.