Chamberlain, SD: Melcher's MotelThis vintage linen postcard of Chamberlain, South Dakota was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures Melcher's Motel, Chamberlain, South Dakota. It survives as a small, vivid window into Chamberlain 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 image serves as a valuable educational resource for those interested in American history and architecture

the image showcases elements typical of early 20th-century Southern architecture

The image is an excellent example of early 20th-century architectural style prevalent in the region

does laundry while supervising her son

Maryland and Martinsburg

Riverside Institute for Ladies

including a well-structured house flanked by elegant columns and a distinctive stairway

The photo showcases the impressive stonework associated with local furnaces

archival paper using a restored version of the original map of Westerly

is distinguished by its four white fluted columns that support a spacious porch

this reproduction is printed using KNOWOL's restored version of the 1883 Laconia map

which are hallmarks of plantation homes from the antebellum period