Wamego, KS: New Look Motel, U. S. Highways 40 and 24... WamegoThis vintage linen postcard of Wamego, Kansas was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures New Look Motel, U. S. Highways 40 and 24 Wamego, Kansas. It survives as a small, vivid window into Wamego 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

this image contributes to the understanding of Southern architectural styles

a glimpse of the commercial life that bustled through this historic port city during the 1930s and early 1940s

This image stands as a valuable historical artifact

this piece serves as a historical artifact

These elements reflect the craftsmanship of the era and highlight the importance of preserving historical architecture in Charleston

built in 1810 by Captain David McCants of Charleston

It serves as a valuable historical document

The image showcases distinct elements such as balconies

saturated inks lending everyday scenes a cheerful glow

Massachusetts from 1887: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library

Leslie Reed

McGuire struck up a friendship with famed aviator Charles Lindbergh