Bethesda, MD: U. S. Naval Medical CenterThis vintage linen postcard captures the U. S. Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, one of the nation's premier military hospitals. Its centerpiece, the tall central tower, was built under the administration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who took a personal interest in the design and laid its cornerstone in 1940. Set in Montgomery County, the center has long served members of the U. S. armed forces. From the 1930s through the 1940s,

The craftsmanship reflects the architectural trends prevalent in Maryland

NY in 1875: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library

This vintage photograph from the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South captures a unique iron smelters village in Thurmont

linking this residence to significant historical events

and this photograph highlights the buildings balconies

This historical image serves as a valuable resource for understanding the architectural developments in 19th-century South Carolina

and this photograph is no exception

a pioneering photographer who specialized in architecture and landscapes

this historic residence showcases the classic elements of Southern architecture

Located in western Maryland's Hagerstown Valley

The craftsmanship reflects the cultural and economic history of the region

making it a valuable resource for understanding the past