Lexington MA Historic John Hancock & Samuel Adams House Postcard 1775 For Sale

This vintage postcard features a detailed color illustration of the historic house in Lexington, Massachusetts, where John Hancock and Samuel Adams were famously sleeping when Paul Revere made his legendary ride on April 19th, 1775. The image captures the classic colonial architecture with grey wooden siding, green window shutters, and multiple brick chimneys, set against a backdrop of lush trees. The right side of the card includes a clear caption in red identifying the location and historical significance.Printed by A. C. Bosselman & Co., New York, and made in Germany, this postcard represents an early 20th-century licensed reprint, likely from the era when postcards with divided backs became popular for correspondence. The card is standard size (5.5 x 3.5 inches) with a divided back and designated postage area, noting rates for the United States and foreign countries. Collectors and history enthusiasts will appreciate this postcard for its connection to the American Revolutionary War and its depiction of a key site in early American history.