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Old Indian House and its door, Deerfield, Massachusetts, circa 1910

Subject
Residences
Card type
Printed photo
Date
c. 1902 (Early)
Front of Old Indian House and its door, Deerfield, Massachusetts, circa 1910, c. 1902 printed photo postcard
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Back of Old Indian House and its door, Deerfield, Massachusetts, circa 1910, c. 1902 printed photo postcard
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About this postcard

The card reproduces two black-and-white views: the Old Indian House in Deerfield, Massachusetts, with a large tree before it, and a close-up of its door, which the printed caption describes as "gashed by savages" on February 29, 1703-4. The house was a survivor of the 1704 Raid on Deerfield, and although it was demolished in the 19th century, the door was preserved as a relic. The handwritten note adds that the sender visited Deerfield, saw the door, and found that the house was gone.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

We went to Deerfield Tuesday. It is such an interesting place and very beautiful. I saw this door, but the house is gone. aunt Mattie.

PublisherTrustees of the Village Room
“OLD INDIAN HOUSE, DEERFIELD AND ITS DOOR GASHED BY SAVAGES FEB. 29, 1703-4.” Pub. by Trustees of the Village Room. --- POST CARD THIS SIDE FOR THE ADDRESS
PostmarkedMA, July 7, 1908, 19:00
Stamp
Addressed to
Charlotte S. Hassett

44 Sparhawk St., Amesbury, MA

Postcard record

Postmarked, MA
PublisherTrustees of the Village Room
ConditionFair
Place addressedCharlotte S. Hassett, 44 Sparhawk St., Amesbury, MA
Place depictedOld Indian House, Deerfield, MA
Stamp1c Benjamin Franklin, green, issued 1902
NotesBlack-and-white halftone; white margin; handwritten message on front; creases, edge wear, and staining. Postmark: JUL 7 7-PM 1908 MASS. Undivided back ("THIS SIDE FOR THE ADDRESS"), 1¢ green Franklin adhesive stamp, white border, coarse halftone print. Light creases and edge wear.

Cite this card

Old Indian House and its door, Deerfield, Massachusetts, circa 1910, postcard, c. 1902. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/old-indian-house-and-its-door-deerfield-massachusetts-circa. Accessed October 24, 2026.