Home of Anna Hempstead Branch, Mary Branch and other notable figures. The oldest part, built by Robert Hempstead circa 1643. One of the oldest houses in New England. Used as a fort in the Seven Years War.
Postcard of the Joshua Hempsted House in New London, Conn. The front of the card also contains the following text: "Built in 1678, fortified against hte Indians, and noted for its story of 'Pretty Patty Hempstead [sic]'."
Photographic postcard of the Joshua Hempsted House in New London (spelled "Hempstead" on the card). The card provides historical/biographical information on the house.
Photographic postcard of Second Congregational Church in New London, Conn., with a view of Hempstead St. The reverse side of the postcard has a handwritten note "to Florence from Momma," but no address or postmark.
Postcard of the Joshua Hempsted House in New London, Conn. The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Lizzie Hill in Hope, R.I.; it has 1906 postmarks from New London and Hope.