Description
Real photo postcard showing the Algonquin Farm Inn in West Thornton, New Hampshire, with a large house set among trees and a driveway in front. The front caption reads “ALGONQUIN FARM INN, U. S. ROUTE 3 WEST THORNTON, N. H.” The back advertises the property as the original house once owned by Matthew Thornton, built in 1775, and notes “ALL HOME COOKING,” boating and bathing, and “Modern In Every Way.” Publisher text on the back reads “PICTO-CARDS—KAESER & BLAIR, INC., CINCINNATI, OHIO”; undated.
Front Text (verbatim):
ALGONQUIN FARM INN, U. S. ROUTE 3
WEST THORNTON, N. H.
Back Text (verbatim):
Visit the Original House Once Owned By
MATTHEW THORNTON
One of the Signers of the Declaration of
Independence
Built in 1775
This is One of New Hampshire’s Better
Resorts
—ALL HOME COOKING—
Boating and Bathing
Modern In Every Way
M. F. FOUNTAIN, Prop.
ALGONQUIN FARM INN
West Thornton, N. H.
PICTO-CARDS—KAESER & BLAIR, INC., CINCINNATI, OHIO
