Noah Webster House New Haven CT Postcard 1907-1917 W. H. Parker Publisher For Sale

Discover a piece of American history with this vintage postcard featuring The Noah Webster House in New Haven, Connecticut. This historic residence, where the renowned lexicographer Noah Webster lived from 1798 to 1812, is famously where he penned significant portions of his iconic dictionary. The postcard captures the architectural charm of the yellow-painted house with its distinctive dark shutters, a white picket fence, and surrounding trees, offering a glimpse into early 20th-century New England.Published by W. H. Parker of New Haven, Conn., this collectible postcard dates from the undivided back era (likely 1907-1917), indicated by the specific postal rates detailed on the reverse. The card provides a fascinating historical anecdote about Webster\'s time in the house, noting its location at the southwest corner of Temple and Grove Streets and the changes it underwent since his occupancy. This piece is a wonderful addition for collectors of Connecticutiana, historical landmarks, or literary history memorabilia, preserving the legacy of an influential American figure.