Phoenix, AZ: Vinton Manor Apartment Hotel, 3312 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, Arizona. A winter and summer home- in the valley of the sunThis vintage linen postcard of Phoenix, Arizona was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures Vinton Manor Apartment Hotel, 3312 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, Arizona. A winter and summer home in the valley of the sun. It survives as a small, vivid window into Phoenix 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

This specific image is part of that collection

This vintage photograph captures a significant architectural perspective of a courthouse in Washington

and weathered piers lined the water in a lively scene of seaside leisure

each showcasing unique architectural elements that contribute to Charlestons charm

and the Atlantic Ocean

The structures historical importance is further documented in Frederick Doveton Nichols book

who served as an assistant to Thomas Jefferson for a decade

This initiative aimed to record the rich architectural heritage of the Southern United States

specifically in the vicinity of Spencer

Alfred Perkins and Miss Sue Perkins

showcasing the craftsmanship and design prevalent in the 18th century

archival paper and features a restored version of an old map of Des Moines from 1868