Portland, OR: Mt. Hood, Oregon, elevation 11,245 ft., as seen from Four Star Motel, 9400 N. E. Sandy Blvd., Portland, Ore., U.S. 30 E.This vintage linen postcard of Portland, Oregon was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures Mt. Hood, Oregon, elevation 11,245 ft., as seen from Four Star Motel, 9400 N. E. Sandy Blvd., Portland, Ore., U. S. 30 E.. It survives as a small, vivid window into Portland 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

which aimed to document the historical architecture and cultural heritage of the region

Weight 3 1/2 lbs

"linen" postcards captured everyday American life on textured

typical of the architectural style of the period

Frances Benjamin Johnstons work continues to provide valuable insights into historical architecture

textured paper and vivid

created this image as part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South

this photograph provides a glimpse into Savannahs architectural past

The photograph serves as a visual record of the periods architectural styles and the importance of bridges in connecting communities

The structure is a two-story frame with a double portico

adds to the images significance by capturing the essence of the periods residential design

highlighting significant structures and their design elements