1955 Old State Treasury Corydon IN Postcard

This vintage postcard captures the Old State Treasury in Corydon, Indiana, a small but historically significant building that once housed the offices of the state auditor and treasurer when Corydon served as Indiana’s first capital from 1816 to 1825.

The modest single-story structure is partly covered in thick green ivy, giving it a quiet, tucked-away charm. A simple gabled roof rises above the building, with a brick chimney visible on the left, while a long wooden porch stretches across the front, supported by slender white pillars. Two large windows with dark green shutters peek out from the leafy façade, partially framed by the surrounding greenery.

Published by Curt Teich and postmarked 1955, this linen era postcard showcases the textured, slightly grainy style and saturated colors that were popular for mid-century American postcards. It highlights both the history and the natural beauty of Corydon, inviting viewers to appreciate the early state capital in a quiet, reflective moment.