Baltimore, MD: Marylander Motel, 6401 Pulansky Highway -- U. S. Route #40, Baltimore 5This vintage linen postcard captures the Marylander Motel at 6401 Pulaski Highway, a roadside stop along U. S. Route 40 in Baltimore, Maryland. Once known as the National Road, Route 40 was one of America's great east west arteries, carrying travelers across the country and making motels like this one a welcome sight after a long day on the highway. From roughly the 1930s through the 1940s, "linen" postcards captured everyday American life on

a two-story brick structure redesigned to include a side veranda

a roadside stop welcoming travelers along U

the mill smokestacks

The architectural style includes notable fanlights

Notable features of Shirley include its trails

reflecting the craftsmanship and design preferences of the era

whose postcards are preserved today in the celebrated Tichnor Brothers Collection

including prominent columns and a portico that reflects the grandeur of its time

Beautifully restored map of Merrimac

known for its historic homes and gardens

and decorative elements such as vases and gates that are characteristic of Charlestons rich architectural heritage

created this image as part of her extensive work in documenting architecture and society in the southern United States