Havre De Grace, MD: Chesapeake Court, U. S. Route 40 atThis restored linen postcard shows Chesapeake Court, a roadside motor court along U. S. Route 40 at Havre de Grace, Maryland. In the 1930s and 1940s, Route 40 was one of the country's major eastwest highways, and Havre de Grace , set where the Susquehanna River meets the Chesapeake Bay in Harford County , was a natural stopping point for travelers crossing the upper bay region. From roughly the 1930s into the 1950s, American "linen" postcards reached

fabric-like surface and bright

fur-trimmed clothing

captures an architectural scene in Washington

showcases distinct elements of early American design

with their soft skies and saturated colors printed on paper with a distinctive woven feel

riverfront wharves

This structure represents an era when unique architectural forms were increasingly embraced in Southern communities

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this photograph is a valuable resource for understanding the architectural evolution of the area

the mansion features 75 rooms

the Planters Hotel was constructed around its remnants

It offers insight into the design and craftsmanship of 19th-century Southern architecture