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Putnam-Houser house, ca. 1910. Gift to Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park by Jerry Barker Devol on 05/21/83 Front Hall of the Putnam - Houser house 1931. Taken by Edward B. Dana. {Given to the Blennerhassett Island State Historical Park by Jeanette Dana Jones} Photo of Mary Dana Putnam Houser - Putnam - Houser House with well porch on her right, cir 1950 {Donated to Blennerhassett Island Historical Park by James H. Houser, Jr. on May 7, 1996}
D.J.Lake, compiler, Atlas of Washington County (Philadelphia: Published by Titus, Simmons & Titus, 1875), p.59 Aerial view of the Putnam-Houser Farm in the 1970's... {Courtesy of Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park} Click here to see a photo history of the Putnam-Houser move from the river's edge to its new home at the Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Taken on March 24, 1999 by Brian B. Schroeder. ©1999 Click here to see some pictures of the relocation from its original home in Belpre, OH, to its new home on Blennerhassett Island. The current condition of the interior is poor. On the bright side, much of the original moulding, woodwork, fixtures and wallpaper still exist, which is a restorer's dream! This picture was taken by Dr. Robert D. Crooks on August 19, 1999.
Top of the front door inside. One can imaging what this will look like when it is restored. This picture was taken by Dr. Robert D. Crooks on May 23, 1999. The main entrance from the inside. This picture was taken by Dr. Robert D. Crooks on May 23, 1999. She needs a lot of work. This is a shot of part of the ball room. This picture was taken by Dr. Robert D. Crooks on May 23, 1999.
Putnam-Houser House photo taken by Dr. Crooks in 1987

 

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