Old Livezey House, Washington's Headquarters, Wissahickon, Philadelphia, Pa.

Archive

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Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Old Livezey House, Washington's Headquarters, Wissahickon, Philadelphia, Pa.

Entry/Object ID

2010.483.29

Scope and Content

Picture postcard of the Livezey House in the Wissahickon, described as "Washington's headquarters" and "formerly known as the Monastery of the Wissahickon, owned by Joshuar Garsed. Erected sometime before 1745. Bought by Livezey in 1800." The card is addressed to Mr. L. F. Patterson, 60 Evans St., Uniontown, Fayette Co., Pa., with the message, "Uncle Luke: Hope you are feeling some better now. I see lots of historic places here. It is alovely city and country. With love, Molly."

Collection

Horace F. Rodd Collection