Edgewood, MD: Motel Chase Manor, On west side of U. S. 40, Edgewood, MD, 21 miles north of Baltimore and 8 1/2 miles south of AberdeenThis linen era postcard captures Motel Chase Manor, which once welcomed travelers along the west side of U. S. Route 40 in Edgewood, Maryland , 21 miles north of Baltimore and 8 miles south of Aberdeen. Roadside motels like this one flourished as the automobile reshaped American travel, and U. S. 40 was a vital artery on the busy corridor between Baltimore and points north. From roughly the 1930s through the 1940s, "linen" postcards reached their

the architecture exemplifies the craftsmanship of the period

The courthouse serves as a central point in the community

These features reflect the design trends prevalent in the early to mid-20th century

appealing to those interested in American history and architecture

Rhode Island from 1877

Taken during a period when such structures were common

orange groves

The Carnegie Survey not only highlights the architectural features of the South but also serves as a vital resource for understanding the evolution of American residential design

reflecting the building styles of its time

village streets

The photograph is an important artifact for understanding the architectural landscape of Charleston in the early 1900s

It features architectural elements typical of the area