Centerville, MD: Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic ChurchThis restored linen postcard captures Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church in Centerville, Maryland, a quiet view of the parish church as it appeared in the years around 1930 to 1945. Centerville sits in Frederick County, part of the rolling Piedmont country of central Maryland, where small communities like this one grew up around their churches, crossroads, and farmland. From the 1930s into the 1940s, American travelers collected "linen" postcards

designed by an unknown English architect

rural countryside

It serves as a testament to the rich heritage of New Orleans and the enduring appeal of its buildings

and rolling wooded hills

this reproduction is printed using KNOWOL's restored version of the 1876 Pittsfield map

Johnstons work often reflected a blend of natural beauty and craftsmanship

constructed in 1816 by Francois Seignouret

a Regency-style residence located in South Mills

Built by Thomas Broughton

This vintage photograph captures the historic landscapes of the Ashley River vicinity in Dorchester County

a city recognized for its historic architecture and vibrant university life

Known for its rich historical significance