Old First Church of Bennington, VT, circa 1937

Subject: Churches
Card type: Printed photo
Date: c. 1937 (Linen)

Back of Old First Church of Bennington, VT, circa 1937, c. 1937 printed photo postcard — Back

About this postcard

The restored Old First Church of Bennington, a Georgian meetinghouse with rows of tall windows and a central tower rising from the roofline, stands behind a low wall in the foreground. Built in 1805 and designed by Lavius Fillmore, the church was named Vermont's Colonial Shrine by the state legislature. Every feature of its 1930s restoration serves as a memorial to a Vermonter or lover of Vermont, with 121 names inscribed on the pulpit, pew plates, and tablets.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

that you are enjoying the Club from there Brainard has been home all this last week. He will have to go in New York next week. wish I had your good company Hope you will get this be- fore you leave for Philadelphia - or are your plans changed? All the friends here has asked for you. I hope you have not had any unpleasantness from your teeth. Much love Ruthie

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Postcard record

Place mentioned	Old First Church of Bennington, Bennington, VT
Notes	Heavy halftone dot screen visible across the image; front is a black-and-white halftone image with no printed caption. Back carries the printed caption 'Old First Church of Bennington / VERMONT'S COLONIAL SHRINE' with descriptive text about the restoration. No postmark or stamp present. Divided-back card (printed 'POST CARD' / 'THIS SPACE FOR ADDRESS ONLY'). Pencil dealer mark '112 2.00' at top of back. Handwritten message in pen written sideways across the back; cursive difficult to read; mentions the Club, Brainard home last week, a trip to New York, Philadelphia plans, and closes 'Much love, Ruthie.'

Place mentioned

Old First Church of Bennington, Bennington, VT

Notes

Heavy halftone dot screen visible across the image; front is a black-and-white halftone image with no printed caption. Back carries the printed caption 'Old First Church of Bennington / VERMONT'S COLONIAL SHRINE' with descriptive text about the restoration. No postmark or stamp present. Divided-back card (printed 'POST CARD' / 'THIS SPACE FOR ADDRESS ONLY'). Pencil dealer mark '112 2.00' at top of back. Handwritten message in pen written sideways across the back; cursive difficult to read; mentions the Club, Brainard home last week, a trip to New York, Philadelphia plans, and closes 'Much love, Ruthie.'

Cite this card

Old First Church of Bennington, VT, circa 1937, postcard, c. 1937. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/old-first-church-of-bennington-vt-circa-1937. Accessed November 2, 2026.