{"product_id":"556","title":"1930s Rufus Putnam Block House Marietta Ohio Vintage Postcard","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Vintage Postcard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Divided Back, 1900s (1908)\u003cbr\u003eCity: Marietta\u003cbr\u003eState: Ohio\u003cbr\u003eCountry: United States of America\u003cbr\u003eTopics: Pioneer History, Historic Architecture, Museums, Northwest Territory\u003cbr\u003eArtist\/Photographer: Unknown\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Uncirculated\u003cbr\u003eOrientation: Horizontal (Landscape)\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: I. Robbins and Son, Pittsburgh, PA.\u003cbr\u003ePrinter: Curt Teich and Co., Chicago\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage postcard would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove it ♡\u003cbr\u003eGet it ☆\u003cbr\u003eGet Lucky 💋 Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Lucky Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45026151530685,"sku":"556","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/556.jpg?v=1775355079","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/556","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}