Pottstown PA Pennsylvania Pottsgrove Historic House Chrome Postcard

This vintage postcard features a detailed color photograph of Pottsgrove, the historic house built in 1752 by iron-master John Potts in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. The stone building, with its classic colonial architecture and white shutters, is surrounded by lush greenery and trees, capturing the serene and timeless atmosphere of this notable landmark. The house is historically significant for serving as George Washington's headquarters in September 1777 during the Revolutionary War.

Printed by The Scheller Co., Hackettstown, N.J., this postcard was produced using high-quality color photo techniques by Ezra Stoller for the Ladies' Home Journal. It is a standard sized postcard (5.5 x 3.5 inches) made of paper and represents an original piece showcasing an important piece of American industrial and colonial history. The reverse side includes a handwritten note dated June 8, 1995, adding a personal touch for collectors interested in postmark and historical ephemera.

Ideal for collectors of historic American landmarks, Pennsylvania memorabilia, or vintage postcards, this card offers a glimpse into the past with a connection to one of the nation's founding moments. Keywords: Pottsgrove, Pottstown PA, John Potts house, colonial house postcard, Washington headquarters, historic Pennsylvania, vintage travel card.

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