Postcard : 2008.2.281

Alsa Chester Howard Postcard Collection : Postcards collected around the world from Howard's extensive travels.

Title:

Old Livezey House, Washington's Headquarters, Wissahickon, Philadelphia, Pa.

Object ID:

2008.2.281

Object Name:

Postcard

Collection:

Alsa Chester Howard Postcard Collection

Date:

10/31/1913

Creator:

Chester Howard (correspondent)

VE Exhibit Label 1:

Front: Colorized image of Washington's Headquarters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Back of card:
Postmarked: Philadelphia, PA. OCT 31, 1913, 8:30 PM

Typed description:
"2397 — Old Livezey House, Washington's Headquarters, Wissahickon, Philadelphia, Pa. Formerly known as the Monastery of the Wissahickon, owned by Joshua Garsed. Erected sometime before 1745. Bought by Livezey in 1800."

Transcription:
"Dearest Momma. Am in this old town spending a weekend. Enjoying a good time. Hope you all well. Wrote you today. Lots of love. Chester"
(To:)
"Mrs. D. C. Howard, 3820 E. Princeton Ave., Los Angeles, California."

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Old Livezey House, Washington's Hdqts, Wissahickon, Philadelphia, Pa

Old Livezey House, Washington's Hdqts, Wissahickon, Philadelphia (back)

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