1919 Scott Building National Soldiers Home D.C.

Postmarked 1919, this vintage postcard features the stately Scott Building—also known as the Sherman Building—at the U.S. Soldiers’ Home in Washington, D.C., located at Rock Creek Church Road and Upshur Street NW. Established in 1851, the Soldiers’ Home was one of the earliest federally funded retirement homes for enlisted soldiers, and this building quickly became its iconic centerpiece. With its dramatic castellated architecture and commanding clock tower, the Scott Building served not only as a residence but also as a symbol of national respect for aging veterans.

During the Civil War, its high vantage point made it a strategic lookout, and nearby, President Abraham Lincoln found quiet refuge at his summer cottage on the grounds. The surrounding campus offered tranquility and community to those who had served, nestled just beyond the bustle of the capital.

This postcard would look great framed, make a wonderful hostess gift, or make an excellent addition to any collection.

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