Wilford Woodruff House Nauvoo Illinois Postcard 1968 LDS Church History
$ 2.09
Description
Wilford Woodruff House Nauvoo Illinois Postcard 1968 LDS Church History. Discover a piece of American and Latter-day Saint history with this vintage postcard featuring the Wilford Woodruff House in Nauvoo, Illinois. This striking postcard captures the Federalist-style brick home, constructed in 1843, which served as the residence of Wilford Woodruff, the fourth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The image beautifully showcases the architectural details of the two-story house, nestled among lush greenery, providing a glimpse into the past. This collectible postcard offers a unique window into the life of Wilford Woodruff, who, after living in a log house on this site from 1841-1844, oversaw the construction of this brick home before selling it in 1846 to finance his trek to Utah. The reverse side features a clear Galesburg, Illinois postmark from June 28, 1968, and bears the imprint of Henry McGrew Printing Co., Nauvoo, Illinois, alongside Nauvoo Restoration Incorporated. Complete with a handwritten message and a five-cent US flag stamp, this postcard is a fascinating artifact for collectors of historical Americana, LDS memorabilia, and Illinois regional history.
