About This Vintage Postcard
A massive brick hearth stands as the centerpiece of the historic Washington Dining Room, where the heavy, dark-timbered beams and rows of Windsor chairs whisper of three centuries of hospitality. This space captures the quiet dignity of Longfellow's Wayside Inn, offering a glimpse into the very room where the great General himself is said to have shared a meal during the Revolutionary War. It is a peaceful, evocative scene that invites you to imagine the warmth of the fire and the storied conversations that have filled this South Sudbury landmark since the early days of the nation.
Details
Era: Chrome 1960s (1961)
City: South Sudbury
State: Massachusetts
Country: United States of America
Topics: Longfellow's Wayside Inn, Historic Inns, Interior Decor, Colonial Architecture, Revolutionary War
Artist/Photographer: Not Noted
Condition: Uncirculated
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Publisher: Bromley & Company, Inc. (Boston, MA)
Printer: Mike Roberts (Berkeley, CA)
Additional Information
The descriptive text on the reverse notes the historical tradition that General Washington dined in this room with the Inn's landlord, Colonel Ezekiel Howe, during the Revolutionary War era. This vintage postcard would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.
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