Rufus Putnam House Marietta Ohio Vintage Postcard Campus Martius Museum

Description

View Rufus Putnam House Marietta Ohio Vintage Postcard Campus Martius Museum with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The house is notably the last remaining section of the original Fort Campus Martius and is now preserved within Campus Martius: The Museum of the Northwest Territory, operated by The Ohio Historical Society. This captivating vintage postcard features the historic Rufus Putnam House, a significant landmark in Marietta, Ohio. The image showcases the rustic charm of the wooden structure, highlighting its authentic construction with horizontal planks and traditional windows, some with open shutters, under a warm, natural light. This architectural detail provides a glimpse into early American building techniques and the simplicity of colonial life. The Rufus Putnam House holds immense historical value as the former home of General Rufus Putnam, the first Surveyor General of the United States. It is a pivotal site for understanding the founding of Marietta, Ohio, in 1788, by the Ohio Company of Associates. The house is notably the last remaining section of the original Fort Campus Martius and is now preserved within Campus Martius: The Museum of the Northwest Territory, operated by The Ohio Historical Society. This postcard serves as a historical artifact, preserving the visual legacy of a key figure and an important early American settlement. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Topographical Postcards.

Region

Ohio

City

Marietta

Subject

Historical Building

Country

United States

Theme

Americana

Unit of Sale

Single Unit

Type

Photochrome

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Postage Condition

Unposted

Era

Photochrome (1939-Now)

Number of Items in Set

1

Features

Chrome

Continent

North America

Brand/Publisher

R.C. Holmes

Signed

No

Size

Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)

Time Period Manufactured

1950-1969

Unit Quantity

1

Unit Type

Unit

Country of Origin

United States