Hagerstown, MD: United Spanish War Veterans Memorial ParkThis vintage postcard captures the United Spanish War Veterans Memorial Park in Hagerstown, Maryland, a tranquil scene honoring those who served in the Spanish American War. Set in Washington County, Hagerstown grew up at the crossroads of the Cumberland Valley and earned the nickname "Hub City" for the railroads that converged there, making it a busy gateway between the East and the American frontier. From roughly the 1930s through the 1940s,

Florida from 1769: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library

bay windows

Known for its rich history and picturesque gardens

located in LOT 11835-26(G)42

a project aimed at documenting the diverse architectural styles found in the southern United States

Johnstons meticulous approach to photography allows viewers to appreciate the elegance and artistry involved in these architectural forms

this image is preserved in the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress

Connecticut in 1881: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library

and frontier settlement on the Union Pacific line

The structure depicted dates back to 1807 and exemplifies the style of Moravian churches prevalent in the area

Taken in Richmond

The building dates back to approximately 1720 and features exquisite interior paneling