The Black House, Ellsworth, ca. 1938

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The Black House, Ellsworth, ca. 1938

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Description

The caption reads, "The Black House, built 1802, Woodlawn, Ellsworth, Maine, the friendly city."

The Black House was once home to three generations of the Black family. The historic house is now part of Woodlawn, a 180-acre historic estate located a quarter mile from downtown Ellsworth, Maine. Woodlawn includes the historic museum, community and formal gardens and its public part with walking trails.

The Tichnor Brothers printing company published this type of postcard circa 1938.

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About This Item

  • Title: The Black House, Ellsworth, ca. 1938
  • Creator: Tichnor Bros., Inc.
  • Creation Date: circa 1938
  • Subject Date: circa 1938
  • Location: Ellsworth, Hancock County, ME
  • Media: Linen texture postcard
  • Dimensions: 9 cm x 14 cm
  • Collection: The Tichnor Brothers Collection
  • Object Type: Text and Image

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