Mobile, AL: Canary CottagesThis vintage linen postcard of Mobile, Alabama was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures Canary Cottages. It survives as a small, vivid window into Mobile 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 been carefully restored

This restored edition brings the historic Madison map to life while preserving the original linework and its densely detailed streets

a significant collection that documents southern architecture

and steamboat trade

still standing today

A charming piece of Vernal history for any wall

This image was acquired from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953 and is preserved in the Library of Congress

The photograph highlights the artistry and function of the building

This image serves as a visual record of the historical context surrounding Charlestons rich architectural landscape

The survey aimed to document the architectural heritage of the southern United States and serves as a valuable historical resource

This vintage linen postcard of Browning

capturing the early days of American automobile travel

contributing to the cultural and social fabric of Charleston