Morris House, Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, circa 1943
- Subject
- Residences
- Card type
- Chrome
- Date
- c. 1943 (Linen)
About this postcard
The Morris House faces a sidewalk in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood, a white clapboard colonial with dark shutters, a pedimented doorway, and an American flag above the entrance. Bare trees and neighboring buildings frame the street, and a single figure walks past at right. Built in 1772, the house served as General Howe's headquarters during the Battle of Germantown in 1777 and housed President Washington in 1793 and 1794. The caption describes it as the "actual CAPITOL OF THE UNITED STATES" during part of that time, when the young federal government was still centered in Philadelphia.
Postcard Details
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Postcard record
| Publisher | WYCO Products |
|---|---|
| Series | No. 97 |
| Condition | Excellent |
| Place mentioned | 5442 Germantown Avenue, Morris House, Philadelphia, PA |
| Publisher | WYCO Products, 815 Greenwood Ave., Jenkintown, PA |
| Notes | Full-bleed color photograph; no white border; chrome-era color. Divided-back chrome-era card published and distributed by WYCO Products, 815 Greenwood Ave., Jenkintown, PA; glossy surface, no white border. Printed caption on verso: "MORRIS HOUSE / 5442 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia 44, Pa." with historical text (built 1772, headquarters of General Howe during the Battle of Germantown; occupied by President Washington 1793 and 1794; at one time the actual CAPITOL OF THE UNITED STATES); series No. 97. Pencil dealer stock number and price "#59 / 1-" on verso. No postmark or stamp. Minor surface soiling. |
Cite this card
Morris House, Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, circa 1943, postcard, c. 1943. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/morris-house-germantown-avenue-philadelphia-pa-circa-1943. Accessed November 2, 2026.