Watson House URI Kingston RI 1939 Postcard College Campus Vintage Photo
$ 5.28
Description
Watson House URI Kingston RI 1939 Postcard College Campus Vintage Photo. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a piece of Rhode Island history with this vintage postcard featuring the iconic Watson House at Rhode Island State College in Kingston, Rhode Island. This captivating black and white image captures the historic structure, originally built around 1790 as the Oliver Watson Farmhouse, later becoming an integral part of the college campus. The postcard provides a glimpse into the architectural heritage and serene academic environment of the era, showcasing the building after its reconstruction in 1933 following a fire, when it served as a campus tea room. This collectible postcard offers a unique window into early 20th-century collegiate life and the evolution of the institution that would later become the University of Rhode Island. The reverse side features a crisp Kingston, R.I. postmark dated August 24, 1939, along with a one-cent George Washington stamp and a handwritten message, adding to its historical charm and authenticity. Ideal for collectors of Rhode Island memorabilia, university history, or vintage architecture, this postcard is a tangible connection to the past.
