Coffeyville, KS: West 8th Street, looking eastThis vintage linen postcard of Coffeyville, Kansas was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures West 8th Street, looking east, Coffeyville, Kansas. It survives as a small, vivid window into Coffeyville 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.

the oldest U

when the town was shaped by its rivers

The architectural style reflects the classic design elements typical of the period

this photograph contributes to the understanding of early American domestic architecture

The photograph is linked to the Library of Congress

Text reads "OER THE RAMPARTS WE WATCH

served as the home of General Joseph Graham

Constructed circa 1830

this three-story brick structure features a gabled roof

Ocean City built its first wooden boardwalk in the early 1900s

This image is part of a larger collection aimed at preserving the architectural heritage of the South

The structures depicted in Johnstons photography reflect the artistry and craftsmanship of the early 20th century