Ocean City, MD: Commander HotelThis vintage linen postcard captures the Commander Hotel in Ocean City, Maryland, a beloved seaside resort on the Atlantic shore of Worcester County. Ocean City grew into a popular beach destination after its founding in the 1870s, and its boardwalk hotels welcomed generations of travelers seeking sun, surf, and the easy charm of the Maryland coast. From roughly 1930 to 1945, American "linen" postcards reached their golden age, prized for their

The photograph is dated to the early 20th century and showcases the urban development of the time

is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South and highlights the architectural significance of early colonial homes in Maryland

The image showcases a traditional Southern home

This edition has been carefully restored and color-revived by KNOWOL to bring back the vivid detail of the original

It invites viewers to appreciate the craftsmanship and cultural influences that shaped homes in St

this building has become a landmark within the community

a significant collection that documents historical buildings and structures across the region

This vintage photograph captures a historical moment in Charleston

was built between 1816 and 1819 for Richard Richardson

Johnstons photographs

including prominent chimneys and a distinctive portico

This survey is held in the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress