{"product_id":"1989-hull-house-first-day-cover-historic-preservation","title":"1989 Hull House – First Day Cover | Historic Preservation","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis historic 1989 First Day Cover honors Hull House, the pioneering settlement house founded by Jane Addams in Chicago. The 15¢ stamp showcases the iconic building, while the cachet features a portrait of Jane Addams alongside a detailed illustration of Hull House.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e🧾 Key Points:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States of America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Issue:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 16, 1989\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCity of Cancellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chicago, IL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStamp Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15¢\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hull House, Chicago | Historic Preservation Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical or Cultural Relevance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commemorates Hull House, founded by Jane Addams in 1889 as a settlement house dedicated to social reform, immigrant assistance, and community services in Chicago\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Market Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e $5–$15 USD, depending on condition and demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e🖼️ Product Overview:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis First Day Cover features the official 15¢ Hull House stamp showing the famous settlement house building. The left side displays a detailed cachet with an oval portrait of Jane Addams and a full view of Hull House.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDesign Elements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15¢ stamp depicting Hull House in Chicago with “USA 15”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProminent circular black postmark: “CHICAGO, IL SEP 16 1989 60607”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCachet with portrait of Jane Addams labeled “JANE ADDAMS SOCIAL REFORMER FOUNDER OF HULL HOUSE” and detailed illustration of the Hull House building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eText: “Jane Addams’ Hull House Chicago, 1889 Settlement house” and “Hull House Chicago, Illinois Historic Preservation 1989”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Official First Day of Issue” at the top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAppeal to Collectors:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIdeal for collectors of the Historic Preservation series, Jane Addams enthusiasts, and those interested in social reform and Chicago history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e📚 Historical Context:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIssued on September 16, 1989, in Chicago, Illinois, this stamp is part of the Historic Preservation series. Hull House, founded by Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr in 1889, was one of America’s most influential settlement houses. It provided education, childcare, and social services to Chicago’s immigrant communities and became a model for social reform movements across the country. Jane Addams’ work at Hull House earned her the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e💎 Collectible Value:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTypical Market Value or Rarity:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAs a well-designed ArtCraft First Day Cover from the Historic Preservation series with a clear Chicago cancellation, it remains desirable for topical collectors and is typically valued in the $5–$15 range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWho Would Be Interested:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of U.S. Historic Preservation series stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnthusiasts of Jane Addams and social reform history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhilatelists focused on Chicago and Illinois heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose building collections around women’s history and settlement house movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e✨ Unexpected or Notable Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe cachet effectively pairs a dignified portrait of Jane Addams with a detailed architectural rendering of Hull House, creating a strong visual tribute to both the founder and the institution. Issued in Chicago, the postmark adds authentic local significance to this important historic preservation commemoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd this rare 1989 Hull House First Day Cover to your collection today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.maplespringllc.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51294308728996,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/05102025_045.jpg?v=1775157200","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/1989-hull-house-first-day-cover-historic-preservation","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}