Valley City, ND: The Straus Clothing CompanyThis vintage linen postcard of Valley City, North Dakota was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures The Straus Clothing Company, Valley City, N. Dak.. It survives as a small, vivid window into Valley City 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

capturing the essence of design and craftsmanship prevalent during its time

a significant documentation effort that aimed to preserve the architectural heritage of the southern United States

making it a valuable addition to any historical collection

This vintage postcard celebrates the new Elkton High School in Elkton

Her efforts contributed to a greater understanding of regional styles

a project aimed at documenting notable buildings throughout the region

Massachusetts from 1879: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library

It was acquired from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953 and is preserved in the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress

Hand drawn map of Plainville

the author of The Star-Spangled Banner

showcases a jail located in Charleston

revealing insights into military architecture and design