Sterling, CO: Blue Bird Cafe & Motel, s. w. of SterlingThis vintage linen postcard of Sterling, Colorado was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures Blue Bird Cafe & Motel, s. w. of Sterling, Colo.. It survives as a small, vivid window into Sterling 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

Grasonville has long been a community shaped by the waters of the Chesapeake Bay

mill and other vignettes of local factories along the water's edge

attached to the main wing of the house

which documents the architectural heritage of the region

This linen-era postcard captures Motel Chase Manor

This vintage photograph captures a moment in the architectural history of Sparta

The image showcases the intricate woodwork and elegant stairways that are characteristic of the regions architectural style

Beautifully restored map of Ocean City

this image offers insight into the regions architectural evolution

This vintage photograph captures a detailed view of Charleston

Preserved from the Tichnor Brothers Postcard Collection

which houses an extensive collection of historical photographs