Fort Payne, AL: Mountain View MotelThis vintage linen postcard of Fort Payne, Alabama was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures Mountain View Motel. It survives as a small, vivid window into Fort Payne as travelers once saw it. It comes from the golden age of American "linen" postcards , named for the soft, textured rag paper that gave them their warmth and glow , and belongs to the celebrated Tichnor Brothers Collection. This edition has been carefully

six miles north of the Bay Bridge in Grasonville

a small Southern Maryland community that served as a waypoint for those heading along the busy 301 corridor

a notable photographer known for her contributions to American architectural history

The structure reflects the early American architectural style prevalent in the region

vivid window into Spearfish as travelers once saw it

Mass in 1879: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library

a position that long made it a natural crossroads for travelers passing through Maryland's northeastern corner

which contribute to the houses historical significance

adding to its historical importance

This vintage photograph from Milledgeville

This particular image serves as a valuable historical record for researchers and enthusiasts alike

further emphasizing its importance in documenting the states architectural heritage