Grouseland (The White House of the West), Vincennes, Indiana

Subject: Residences
Card type: Linen
Date: c. 1930 (White Border)

Back of Grouseland (The White House of the West), Vincennes, Indiana, c. 1930 linen postcard — Back

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A two-story white house with red shutters and a columned porch, surrounded by large trees and flower beds, under a blue sky. The caption identifies it as Grouseland, the home of Gen. Harrison.

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PublisherCurt Teich & Co.

GROUSELAND—THE WHITE HOUSE OF THE WEST, VINCENNES, IND. THE HOUSE IN WHICH GEN. HARRISON LIVED WHILE GOVERNOR OF INDIANA TERRITORY 6A-H966 --- 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. POST CARD PLACE STAMP HERE GENUINE CURTEICH-CHICAGO "C.T. ART-COLORTONE" POST CARD (REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.) A. A. ARNOLD, VINCENNES, IND.

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Postcard record

Series	6A-H966
Condition	Very good
Place depicted	Grouseland, Vincennes, IN
Place mentioned	Vincennes, IN
Publisher	Curt Teich & Co., 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, Indiana, postcard, c. 1930. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/grouseland-the-white-house-of-the-west-vincennes-indiana. Accessed October 5, 2026.