Baltimore, MD: Colonial Motor Court, 5 mi. east of Baltimore, Rt. U. S. No. 40This restored linen postcard captures the Colonial Motor Court, a roadside lodging located five miles east of Baltimore, Maryland, along U. S. Route 40. One of America's great early highways, Route 40 followed the path of the historic National Road, the first federally funded interstate highway, carrying travelers westward across the country , and motor courts like this one offered weary motorists a welcome place to rest along the way. From roughly

archival paper using a restored map of Plymouth

this piece serves not only as a glimpse into the architectural history of Richmond but also as a testament to the artistry of early 20th-century design

The image features an Episcopal church characterized by its impressive doorway and parish houses

emphasizing its balconies and hand railings

It is an important piece for anyone interested in American history or architecture

This vintage photograph captures a view of outbuildings in Browns Cove

This vintage image depicts Westover

this image is now part of the Library of Congress collection

Acquired from the estate of Mrs

prized for their textured paper stock and bright

This structure is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South

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