The front of a horizontal divided back postcard with a smooth finish titled Old Block House, Oldest House in Ohio, Marietta, Ohio. The image features a large, two-story dark wood frame building with many small white-paned windows. It sits atop a grassy hill supported by a red brick retaining wall. A large, ancient tree with exposed roots stands prominently to the right of the house. To the far right, a wooden staircase with a handrail leads up the embankment.
The reverse side of an uncirculated vintage postcard with a cream-colored background and dark blue printing. In the top right corner is a rectangular box with the text Place One Cent Stamp Here. The center is divided by a short vertical line of text. Above the address lines on the right is the text Post Card and This Space For Address Only. Along the left edge, vertical text reads Published by I. Robbins & Son, Pittsburgh, PA.
The front of a horizontal divided back postcard with a smooth finish titled Old Block House, Oldest House in Ohio, Marietta, Ohio. The image features a large, two-story dark wood frame building with many small white-paned windows. It sits atop a grassy hill supported by a red brick retaining wall. A large, ancient tree with exposed roots stands prominently to the right of the house. To the far right, a wooden staircase with a handrail leads up the embankment.
The reverse side of an uncirculated vintage postcard with a cream-colored background and dark blue printing. In the top right corner is a rectangular box with the text Place One Cent Stamp Here. The center is divided by a short vertical line of text. Above the address lines on the right is the text Post Card and This Space For Address Only. Along the left edge, vertical text reads Published by I. Robbins & Son, Pittsburgh, PA.

1930s Rufus Putnam Block House Marietta Ohio Vintage Postcard

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About This Vintage Postcard

A sturdy witness to the earliest days of the Northwest Territory, the Old Block House stands on its grassy bluff as a symbol of frontier resilience. Known historically as the Rufus Putnam House, this darkened timber structure was once a vital part of the Campus Martius fortification, built in 1788 to protect Marietta’s first pioneers. The deep, weathered wood and numerous small-paned windows tell a story of a time when survival depended on strength and community. This scene captures the home as it appeared in the early 1900s, offering a nostalgic look at the very foundation of Ohio’s history under a bright, expansive sky.

Details

Era: Divided Back, 1900s (1908)
City: Marietta
State: Ohio
Country: United States of America
Topics: Pioneer History, Historic Architecture, Museums, Northwest Territory
Artist/Photographer: Unknown
Condition: Uncirculated
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Publisher: I. Robbins and Son, Pittsburgh, PA.
Printer: Curt Teich and Co., Chicago

Additional Information

The building depicted is the home of General Rufus Putnam, a leader of the Ohio Company of Associates and a founder of Marietta. It is the only surviving portion of the original Campus Martius civilian stockade. The card was published by I. Robbins and Son of Pittsburgh as part of their IRAS Brand (Superior Quality) series, as indicated by the circular logo at the bottom center of the reverse. It is the earliest known print of this image by Curt Teich.

This vintage postcard would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.

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