1989 Hull House – First Day Cover | Historic Preservation

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This 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.

🧾 Key Points:

Country: United States of America
Date of Issue: September 16, 1989
City of Cancellation: Chicago, IL
Stamp Value: 15¢
Theme: Hull House, Chicago | Historic Preservation Series
Historical or Cultural Relevance: Commemorates Hull House, founded by Jane Addams in 1889 as a settlement house dedicated to social reform, immigrant assistance, and community services in Chicago
Estimated Market Value: $5–$15 USD, depending on condition and demand

🖼️ Product Overview:

This 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.

Design Elements:

15¢ stamp depicting Hull House in Chicago with “USA 15”
Prominent circular black postmark: “CHICAGO, IL SEP 16 1989 60607”
Cachet with portrait of Jane Addams labeled “JANE ADDAMS SOCIAL REFORMER FOUNDER OF HULL HOUSE” and detailed illustration of the Hull House building
Text: “Jane Addams’ Hull House Chicago, 1889 Settlement house” and “Hull House Chicago, Illinois Historic Preservation 1989”
“Official First Day of Issue” at the top

Appeal to Collectors:

Ideal for collectors of the Historic Preservation series, Jane Addams enthusiasts, and those interested in social reform and Chicago history.

📚 Historical Context:

Issued 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.

💎 Collectible Value:

Typical Market Value or Rarity:

As 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.

Who Would Be Interested:

Collectors of U.S. Historic Preservation series stamps
Enthusiasts of Jane Addams and social reform history
Philatelists focused on Chicago and Illinois heritage
Those building collections around women’s history and settlement house movement

✨ Unexpected or Notable Details:

The 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.

Add this rare 1989 Hull House First Day Cover to your collection today!