Des Moines, IA: Iowa Home Mutual Casualty Company, 2200 Grand AvenueThis vintage linen postcard of Des Moines, Iowa was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures Iowa Home Mutual Casualty Company, 2200 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa. It survives as a small, vivid window into Des Moines 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

a noted photographer whose work focused on documenting American architecture and society

known for her pioneering work in photography

this image contributes to the rich narrative of Marylands heritage

offering insights into the cultural heritage of Virginia

which documents notable structures across the Southern United States

he worked as an iron ore prospector in Saint Louis County

earning 150 Distinguished Flying Crosses

making it a significant example of residential design during this period

a design element that is notably unusual for the period

New Hampshire from 1887

This vintage photograph captures a historic house located in Guilford County

The modern extensions and interiors contrast with the buildings original architecture