Campus Martius Historical Museum Marietta Ohio Postcard Linen Era Building 1937

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View Campus Martius Historical Museum Marietta Ohio Postcard Linen Era Building 1937 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Landmark: Campus Martius Historical Museum. The original Campus Martius fort protected early settlers from conflicts during the frontier period. Location: Marietta, Ohio. Era: Linen Era (1930–1945). The museum preserves artifacts from Ohio’s earliest pioneer families and frontier life. Postcard Description Colorful linen-era view of the Campus Martius Historical Museum in Marietta, Ohio, showing the red brick museum building with tall multi-pane windows, white trim, and landscaped grounds along the street. A vintage automobile is parked beside the building, capturing the era’s architecture and transportation. Campus Martius preserves the historic fortified settlement built by early pioneers of the Northwest Territory. This postcard was mailed from Marietta, Ohio with an August 6, 1937 postmark and a 1¢ green George Washington stamp. Item Specifics Location: Marietta, Ohio Landmark: Campus Martius Historical Museum County: Washington County Era: Linen Era (1930–1945) Postmark: Marietta, Ohio – Aug 6, 1937 Stamp: 1¢ George Washington green stamp Publisher: Tichnor Bros., Inc. Printer: L.C.C. Chicago Distributor: Kelly News & Stationery Store, Marietta, Ohio Theme: Museum, early American history, architecture Features: Red brick building, historic museum, vintage automobile Posted: Yes Condition: Vintage card with light corner wear and age toning Handwritten Message Summary The sender greets family and mentions sending the view of the building where items belonging to the Tearing/Tearinge family (as written on the card) are displayed, including an old cradle used by the family. The message is signed “Nora.” Interesting Facts Campus Martius was the first organized American settlement in the Northwest Territory , founded in 1788. The original Campus Martius fort protected early settlers from conflicts during the frontier period. The museum preserves artifacts from Ohio’s earliest pioneer families and frontier life. Marietta is considered the oldest permanent settlement in Ohio and played a major role in westward expansion after the American Revolution. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Topographical Postcards.