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.
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.
Photographic postcard of the Joshua Hempsted House in New London (spelled "Hempstead" on the card). The card provides historical/biographical information on the house.
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]'."
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.