Des Moines, IA: Greenwood ParkThis vintage linen postcard of Des Moines, Iowa was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures Greenwood Park, Des Moines, Iowa. It survives as a small, vivid window into Des Moines 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 edition has been

The survey emphasizes the importance of preserving historical structures and their cultural significance

a lively snapshot of small-town life after dark

This view comes from the Tichnor Brothers Collection of Boston

making it a valuable record of a lost piece of history

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Johnston was known for her extensive documentation of American architecture

offering a glimpse into the architectural landscape and lifestyle of the time

The river itself is the longest on the East Coast

and this photograph is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South

located in Columbus

enriching our understanding of American cultural heritage

a project aimed at documenting historic architecture across the Southern United States