Pocomoke City, MD: Club house on golf course along Pocomoke RiverThis restored linen postcard captures a clubhouse on the golf course along the Pocomoke River in Pocomoke City, Maryland, a scene of easy leisure on the Eastern Shore. Set in Worcester County, Pocomoke City takes its name from the river that winds past it, long a vital artery for trade and travel through the region's cypress lowlands. From roughly the 1930s through the 1940s, "linen" postcards reached their golden age, prized for their textured finish

It was acquired from Johnstons estate in 1953 and is now housed in the Library of Congress

a notable example of Regency architecture located in South Mills

including prominent columns and a welcoming porch

Frances Benjamin Johnstons photographic work

contributes to a broader understanding of the architectural heritage in North Carolina

showcasing the decorative arts of the period

contributing to our understanding of the eras engineering techniques

agent of the Lords Proprietors

featuring plant containers that complement the homes exterior

illustrating the history and evolution of public schooling in Savannah

captures a notable building located in Morganton

showcases the early architectural style prevalent during that period