Havre De Grace, MD: New Susquehanna River Bridge, between Havre de Grace and PerryvilleThis linen postcard captures the New Susquehanna River Bridge, the span connecting Havre de Grace and Perryville across the broad mouth of the Susquehanna River in Harford County, Maryland. Set where the river meets the upper Chesapeake Bay, Havre de Grace was once considered as a possible site for the nation's capital, a reminder of how strategically this waterside town has always sat along the busy corridor between Philadelphia and Baltimore. From

It highlights the engineering and aesthetic qualities of early 20th-century American bridges

featuring prominent elements such as candelabras

and offshore islands

The house exemplifies early colonial architecture

this piece reflects Johnston’s dedication to documenting the architectural heritage of the early 20th century

The image captures the essence of its time

The photograph was part of the Carnegie Survey

being part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South

We at KNOWOL have carefully restored and color-revived this card so its original charm shines once more

John Howard

has roots dating back to at least 1791

This vintage linen postcard captures Main Street looking south in Port Deposit