A vertical black and white printed postcard showing the Washington County Court House in Marietta, Ohio, from a street-level perspective. The stone building features a multi-tiered clock tower. 1950s-era cars and a city bus are visible at a busy intersection with several pedestrians.
The reverse of a 1952 divided back postcard with a red 2-cent "Guest Mail" meter stamp from Marietta, Ohio, dated Aug 21, 1954. The meter includes a promotional box for The Lafayette Hotel. Printed text on the top left describes the courthouse history and location.
A vertical black and white printed postcard showing the Washington County Court House in Marietta, Ohio, from a street-level perspective. The stone building features a multi-tiered clock tower. 1950s-era cars and a city bus are visible at a busy intersection with several pedestrians.
The reverse of a 1952 divided back postcard with a red 2-cent "Guest Mail" meter stamp from Marietta, Ohio, dated Aug 21, 1954. The meter includes a promotional box for The Lafayette Hotel. Printed text on the top left describes the courthouse history and location.

1950s Washington County Court House Marietta OH Vintage Postcard

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About This Vintage Postcard

There is a profound sense of continuity in seeing a town square that has remained the center of life for generations. This black and white postcard captures the Washington County Court House in Marietta, Ohio, precisely as it appeared in the early 1950s. The bustling intersection of Second and Putnam Streets comes alive with vintage automobiles and pedestrians, all framed by the enduring stone architecture of this historic landmark

Details

Era: Chrome, 1950s (1952)
City: Marietta
State: Ohio
Country: United States of America
Topics: Government Buildings, Historic Architecture, City Life, Clock Towers
Artist/Photographer: S. Durward Hoag
Condition: Circulated (Postmarked Marietta, Ohio, Aug 21, 1954)
Orientation: Vertical (Portrait)
Publisher: S. Durward Hoag, Marietta, Ohio
Printer: Unknown

Additional Information

This postcard is a black and white printed view featuring a street scene at the corner of Putnam and Second Streets in Marietta, Ohio. While it resembles a photo, the grayscale dots indicate it was produced via a halftone printing process rather than being a traditional real photo developed on light-sensitive paper. The front contains the production code 52-1B, identifying it as a 1952 image by local photographer and Lafayette Hotel owner S. Durward Hoag.

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

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