Birmingham, AL: The Old Mill, Mountain Brook EstatesThis vintage linen postcard of Birmingham, Alabama was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures The Old Mill, Mountain Brook Estates, Birmingham, Ala.. It survives as a small, vivid window into Birmingham 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

We use 100% cotton rag paper that gives each map an elegant surface texture and sophisticated hand-feel that museum curators would be comfortable putting on display

a hallmark of the regions natural beauty

This vintage linen postcard of Pendleton

who was granted the land in the late 17th century

underscoring its importance in American architectural history

This vintage photograph captures the architectural essence of Blandfields

a significant area in Edgecombe County known for its historical ties to the cotton industry

highlighting its significance in North Carolinas political history

It is a high-quality representation of a bygone era in American architectural history

This vintage linen postcard of Browning

It captures the wide grid of streets

and motels like this one welcomed the growing tide of motorists making their way across Harford County