Flagstaff, AZ: Hi-Land Motel, "Gateways to the Grand Canyon," U.S. highways 66 & 89- east entrance- FlagstaffThis vintage linen postcard of Flagstaff, Arizona was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures Hi Land Motel, "Gateways to the Grand Canyon," U. S. highways 66 & 89 east entrance Flagstaff, Arizona. It survives as a small, vivid window into Flagstaff 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

The referenced print

a testament to the craftsmanship and design of the era

This example comes from the catalog of Tichnor Bros

reflecting the citys ability to preserve its past while adapting to modern needs

Captured as part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South

and the prominent commercial blocks and business buildings along the streets

offering a glimpse into daily life during this era

It captures the quiet streets

The image emphasizes the craftsmanship and materials used in the construction of early American buildings

emphasizing its distinctive tower and architectural details

The photograph was acquired from Johnston’s estate in 1953

and sophisticated tables