Grouseland (The White House of the West), Vincennes, IN, circa 1936

Subject: Residences
Card type: Linen
Date: c. 1936 (Linen)

Back of Grouseland (The White House of the West), Vincennes, IN, circa 1936, c. 1936 linen postcard — Back

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Grouseland stands behind a lawn shaded by large trees, its two-story white facade set off by red shutters and a columned porch. William Henry Harrison built and occupied the Vincennes house while governor of Indiana Territory, when Vincennes was the territory's capital. The mansion later became known as the White House of the West. On the lawn Harrison met Chief Tecumseh and about seventy-five warriors from several tribes in what became a celebrated interview. Harrison went on to become the ninth president. The Daughters of the American Revolution bought the house and maintain it as a historic site for visitors.

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PublisherA. A. Arnold, Vincennes, Ind.; printed by Curt Teich & Co., Chicago ("C.T. Art-Colortone")

GROUSELAND—THE WHITE HOUSE OF THE WEST, VINCENNES, IND. THE HOUSE IN WHICH GEN. HARRISON LIVED, WHILE GOVERNOR OF INDIANA TERRITORY THE HARRISON MANSION — Sometimes referred to as the "White House of the West," was erected and occupied by William Henry Harrison, the first governor of Indiana Territory and who later became the ninth president of the United States. On the lawn in front of this historic old mansion, surrounded by massive trees, was held the celebrated interview between Gov. Harrison and Chief Tecumseh with about seventy-five warriors, representing the different tribes of Indians. This old mansion has been purchased by the D. A. R. and this patriotic organization now maintains this romantic old home which is truly a real show place for the many visitors who come to Historic Old Vincennes.

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Publisher	A. A. Arnold, Vincennes, Ind.; printed by Curt Teich & Co., Chicago ("C.T. Art-Colortone")
Series	6A-H966
Condition	Very good
Place depicted	Grouseland, Vincennes, IN
Place mentioned	Vincennes, IN
Publisher	A. A. Arnold, Vincennes, Ind.; printed by Curt Teich & Co., Chicago ("C.T. Art-Colortone"), Curt Teich & Co., Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL
Notes	Linen texture; white border; printed caption at top and bottom; card number 6A-H966. No postmark; unused card. Divided back, linen texture, white border. Curt Teich 'C.T. Art-Colortone' imprint; dealer pencil mark '#59' lower right.

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Grouseland (The White House of the West), Vincennes, IN, circa 1936, postcard, c. 1936. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/grouseland-the-white-house-of-the-west-vincennes-in-circa-19. Accessed November 2, 2026.