Hagerstown, MD: Scene below the Entrance Bridge in City ParkThis restored linen postcard captures a quiet scene below the Entrance Bridge in City Park, one of Hagerstown, Maryland's most beloved green spaces, where water, footpaths, and shade trees come together in classic park fashion. Hagerstown, the seat of Washington County, was founded in the 18th century by Jonathan Hager, the German immigrant for whom the city is named. From roughly the 1930s through the 1940s, "linen" postcards reached their golden

located in Granville County

Built circa 1811

NJ from 1903: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library

and decorative elements such as andirons and mantels that were typical of Southern plantation homes

The image illustrates a stately house adorned with elegant columns and a prominent portico

It serves as a valuable historical record of 19th-century life in Louisiana

noted this structure in her inventory

The use of fireplaces within the interiors further highlights the craftsmanship of the period

a project that documented the diverse architectural styles across Southern states

This vintage linen postcard of Jackson

Put’s Hill

the house showcases traditional design elements typical of the region