Reno, NV: Motel B Gay -- RenoThis vintage linen postcard of Reno, Nevada was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures Motel B Gay, Reno, Nevada. It survives as a small, vivid window into Reno 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

It pictures Latimer Theatre

This photo holds educational value

part of her estate acquired in 1953

a project aimed at documenting Southern architecture during the early 20th century

a collection aimed at documenting the historical architecture of the Southern United States

The survey highlights important buildings and structures

This vintage linen postcard captures the "home stretch" at the Havre de Grace Race Track in Havre de Grace

reflecting the architectural style of its time

and the roadside motel was a welcome sight for weary drivers making the long journey

serving as a valuable historical resource

Owens in 1830 and has since become a residence for his granddaughter

The photograph illustrates the intricate brickwork and distinctive chimneys characteristic of the period