Richmond,VA Old Stone House (Main,Near 20th) Virginia Southern Bargain House

Description: Title:Old Stone House (Main, Near 20th)Description:This venerable building, with its weatherworn walls of stone boulders, is reputed to be the oldest in the City, it having been erected (probably in 1737) by Jacob Ege, a German emigrant in whose family it remained for several generations. In the course of time many interesting legends have gathered around its ancient walls. Thus the yard in the rear of the building is said to contain a number of Indian graves. It is also said to have been occupied by Genl. Geo. Washington as his headquarters on one occasion. And one of its upper rooms, it is claimed, was used by Patrick Henry as a law office. It is now owned and maintained by the Ass'n. for the Preservation of Va. AntiquitiesCity/State:Richmond,VA (Virginia)Type/Era:Postcard, White BorderPublisher:Southern Bargain HouseSize (approx.):3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)Categories:US State & Town Views/Virginia/RichmondCardcow id: 268074, /images/set349/card00032View our other listings from VIRGINIA!FREE SHIPPING (US addresses) for this cardWe ship all cards in clear archival-quality, pvc-free, acid-free sleeves.Frequently Asked Questions How quickly do orders ship? Most first class orders currently ship within a week. For time-sensitive orders you can select Priority shipping which will usually mail within 1-2 business days via USPS Priority Mail. Please send a direct message after checkout if there is some time-urgency for your order. Do you buy collections? Yes, we're always looking to buy quality collections, accumulations, and albums of postcards, trading cards, and other ephemera. When is payment due? Payment is due within 7 days. Can you leave me feedback? We automatically post feedback when buyers leave positive feedback. What are the dimensions of this postcard? The size is listed above in the listing attributes. We typically round sizes to the closest 1/4" so actual size may vary slightly, but size shown is usually quite accurate.International Buyers Please Note: Country-specific Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.Text from card (OCR/Computer Generated, may not be accurate so check the images above):NCTING OLD STONE HOUSE (MAIN, NEAR 20TH), RICHMOND, VA. 39088-Pub. by Southern Bargain House, Richmond. Va. All rights reserved. EEAUTIFUL AND HISTORICAL RICHMOND, VA. SERIES. NO. 25. OLD STONE HOUSE, (Main near Twentieth) RICHMOND, VA. This venerable building, with its weatherworn walls of stone boulders, is reputed to be the oldest in the City, it having been erected (probably in 1737) by Jacob Ege, a German emigrant in whose family it remained for several generations. In the course of time many interesting legends have gathered around its ancient walls . Thus the yard in the rear of the building is said to contain a number of Indian graves. It is also said to have been occupied by Genl. Geo. Washington as his headquarters on one occasion. And one of its upper rooms, it is claimed, was used by Patrick Henry as a law office. It is now owned and maintained by the Ass'n. for the Preservation of Va. Antiquities. Dost vaard

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