Ocean City, MD: North Winds, Beach Drive... I-7/10 miles north of...This restored linen postcard captures North Winds, a motel along Beach Drive a few miles north of Ocean City, Maryland. It reflects the era when the automobile was reshaping the American shoreline, as travelers drove to the coast and roadside motels rose to welcome them. Set on a barrier island in Worcester County, Ocean City has drawn visitors to its Atlantic beaches and famous boardwalk since the town's founding in 1875. From roughly the 1930s

a significant cataloging effort of early Southern architecture

with homes

The photograph serves not only as a visual record of a specific location but also as a testament to the craftsmanship and historical significance of Southern architecture

Illinois from 1869

motoring America

This restored linen postcard captures Crystal Lake at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Hagerstown

rail connections

this high-quality image reflects the intricate details that define the eras domestic architecture

a reference print from the Library of Congress

which were typical features of the period

elegant porticoes

and Aberdeen sat squarely on that busy corridor