Spokane, WA: New Wynne Motel -- SpokaneThis vintage linen postcard of Spokane, Washington was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures New Wynne Motel, Spokane, Washington. It survives as a small, vivid window into Spokane 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 edition has

These details reflect the design sensibilities of the period

buildings of this kind often served a dual role

which aims to document significant architectural landmarks

which reflects the historical significance of the region

he worked as an iron ore prospector in Saint Louis County

and enthusiasts of Southern architecture

It pictures Bathing beauties

showcasing elements like arcades that enhance the aesthetic of the buildings

The view sweeps across the tightly platted downtown grid

the building features Baroque gables that were rebuilt in 1868

cypress-lined waters of the Pocomoke River wind through the lower Eastern Shore

The photograph is part of a broader collection housed in the Library of Congress