Fort George Meade, MD: Tanks at Fort George G. MeadeThis vintage linen postcard captures military tanks at Fort George G. Meade, the storied U. S. Army installation in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Established during World War I and named for Major General George G. Meade, the Union commander at the Battle of Gettysburg, the post grew into a major training and mobilization center in the decades that followed. From roughly the 1930s through the 1940s, American travelers mailed millions of "linen"

a collection aimed at documenting significant architectural sites in the region

The photograph was acquired from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953 and is part of the Library of Congresss Prints and Photographs Division

two-and-a-half-story house located in New Bern

illustrating the buildings enduring presence and the stories it holds

Originally designed for the French

The photograph is part of the Library of Congresss extensive collection

It provides insight into the interiors of the period

this photograph serves as a valuable historical record

Founded in 1845

showcasing elements like arcades that enhance the aesthetic of the buildings

a significant structure from the early 20th century

distinctive glow