Canada, MT: "Going to the Sun Highway," Glacier National ParkThis vintage linen postcard of Canada, Montana was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures "Going to the Sun Highway," Glacier National Park. It survives as a small, vivid window into Canada 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

Elkton sits in the northeastern corner of the state

the mill smokestacks

reflecting the design trends of early American architecture

TN from 1870: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library

The image showcases distinctive brickwork and prominent chimneys

captures a significant architectural landmark in New Orleans

The captured galleries provide insight into the commercial life of the city

further cementing its historical value

who was notably an assistant to Thomas Jefferson for a decade

It pictures Motel Western

This restored linen postcard captures the George Washington Cemetery in Adelphi

reflecting the architectural style and urban planning of that era