Bellingham, WA: Crest Haven Motel and Trailer Park, 2400 Samish Highway on 99 southThis vintage linen postcard of Bellingham, Washington was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures Crest Haven Motel and Trailer Park, 2400 Samish Highway on 99 south, Bellingham, Washington. It survives as a small, vivid window into Bellingham 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

Such images provide a window into the architectural styles that shaped the region

bringing back the warmth and vivid hues of the original

the city earned its long-standing nickname as the "Hub City" for its role as a regional crossroads of road and rail

remains a valuable resource for understanding the architectural styles and residential life of the early 19th century in Richmond

archival paper using a restored map of Bellows Falls

Johnstons work is recognized for documenting the Southern architectural landscape and provides insight into the design aesthetics of the era

The architecture reflects the style of its era

always welcome

It pictures Corridor and main stairs

and well-maintained stairways

It pictures Greetings from Glendive

The photograph was acquired from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953 and remains an essential resource for those interested in the architectural history of Savannah