Ocean City, MD: Historic ViewThis vintage postcard captures Ocean City, Maryland, a beloved resort town on a barrier island along the Atlantic coast, with its piers and wharves reaching out toward the water. Located in Worcester County, Ocean City has welcomed seaside visitors since the late nineteenth century, growing into one of the East Coast's favorite summer destinations. From the 1930s through the 1950s, American "linen" postcards reached their golden age, prized for their

The presence of gambrel roofs and prominent chimneys highlights the craftsmanship of the period

street names

Notable landmarks shown on the map include the A

Ocean City sits on a barrier island along Maryland's eastern coast

The Carnegie Survey aimed to catalog the diverse architectural heritage across the southern United States

showcasing the artistic and cultural significance of Savannah’s architectural landscape

This historic photograph captures a doorway in Yanceyville

wooded countryside of Harford County

The survey aimed to preserve and promote the understanding of historic buildings

wooded points

captures an architectural landmark in the Ashley River vicinity of Dorchester County

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