Meridian, MS: Morocco Lodge -- Café -- Highway 45 northThis vintage linen postcard of Meridian, Mississippi was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures Morocco Lodge, Caf, Highway 45 north, Meridian, Mississippi. It survives as a small, vivid window into Meridian 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

providing a glimpse into the past

along with the memories that keep families connected to Chattanooga

The building serves as a testament to the antebellum period and is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South

a significant collection that documents historic buildings throughout the region

The view looks across the town’s streets

The photograph was acquired from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953 and is referenced in Thomas Tileston Waterman’s 1941 publication

was originally constructed after the early house on the property was destroyed by fire in 1839

and detailed railings

This survey aimed to preserve and highlight the unique architectural heritage of the region

At the time the photo was taken

Beautifully restored map of College Point

The setting reflects the rich history of Southern American homes