Williston, ND: A typical oil-well drilling set-up in the Williston basin, Western North DakotaThis vintage linen postcard of Williston, North Dakota was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures A typical oil well drilling set up in the Williston basin, Western North Dakota. It survives as a small, vivid window into Williston 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

during her prolific career

Oregon from 1883: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library

adding to its historical value

The photograph is a valuable piece of Virginias architectural history from the early 20th century

and individual homes set among orchards and open fields

the track operated for the first half of the twentieth century and earned a fond nickname among racing fans: "The Graw

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It pictures Hitching Post Inn

The image showcases the grand staircase

Elkton serves as the seat of Cecil County

The building dates back to around 1891 and was constructed based on plans by William Gibbons Preston

The Carnegie Survey aimed to preserve and highlight the architectural heritage of the South