Portland, OR: U. S. S. Portland passing under St. John's BridgeThis vintage linen postcard of Portland, Oregon was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures U. S. S. Portland passing under St. John's Bridge, Portland, Oregon. It survives as a small, vivid window into Portland 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

and lintels

a significant figure in American industry

It pictures The Crews-Beggs Dry Goods Co

and this edition has been carefully restored and color-revived by KNOWOL

The structure is a two-story frame with a double portico

where the wide sands of the Atlantic shore meet the wooden promenade that has long been the heart of this seaside resort

exemplifies the architectural style of its time and is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South

this image stands as a testament to Charlestons enduring beauty and historical significance

the home showcases elements typical of the periods architecture

offering a glimpse into the religious and cultural fabric of early 20th-century South Carolina

characteristic of the eras residential designs

The image not only serves as a visual record of the building but also highlights the craftsmanship and design prevalent during the late 18th century