Antique Real Photo Postcard. A serene setting with boat houses on Lake Bomoseen in Rutland, Vermont, with Bird Mountain in the distance. Divided back, postmarked 1909 from Rutland, VT. Condition: This is an original photo postcard, not a copy or reproduction. It is in very good to excellent condition with just a hint of corner wear. Comments: The city of Rutland is the seat of Rutland County, Vermont, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 16,495. It is located approximately 65 miles north of the Massachusetts state line and 20 miles east of the New York state line. Rutland is the third largest city in the state of Vermont after Burlington and South Burlington. It is surrounded by the town of Rutland, which is a separate municipality. The downtown area of the city is listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places.