Description
RPPC Hayes Birthplace Delaware Ohio President Rutherford B. Historic Postcard. The sepia-toned image beautifully captures the significant brick dwelling in Delaware, Ohio, where President Hayes was born on October 4, 1822. This captivating real photo postcard (RPPC) showcases the historic birthplace of Rutherford B. Hayes, the 19th President of the United States. The sepia-toned image beautifully captures the significant brick dwelling in Delaware, Ohio, where President Hayes was born on October 4, 1822. This house, noted on the reverse as the first brick dwelling in Delaware, was constructed by his father in the same year, adding to its profound historical significance. The card offers a tangible glimpse into a pivotal location in American presidential history. The reverse side provides intriguing details, clarifying the house's location in Delaware, Ohio, while also mentioning "The Hayes State Memorial" in Fremont, Ohio. It further notes that the depicted birthplace house is no longer standing, making this postcard a valuable visual record of a lost historical landmark. Published by the Division of State Memorials, this piece serves not only as a collectible but also as a historical document, preserving the memory of a unique structure linked to a prominent figure.