Perryville, MD: Perryville Mobile Service, U.S. Route 40This restored linen postcard captures the Perryville Mobile Service station along U. S. Route 40 in Perryville, Maryland, a roadside scene from the great age of the American automobile. Sitting in Cecil County at the head of the Chesapeake Bay, Perryville has long been a crossing point for travelers , U. S. Route 40 was one of the nation's earliest numbered highways, carrying motorists across the country and through small towns just like this one.

The photograph is part of a larger collection that provides insight into the early architecture of North Carolina

The photograph highlights intricate features

Frances Benjamin Johnstons work is recognized for its detailed attention to the built environment

Beautifully detailed map of Rahway

which highlights its importance within the states historical narrative

The photograph is part of the Library of Congress collection and illustrates the enduring significance of Charlestons historic structures

influenced by French

a roadside stop from the era when automobile travel was reshaping the American landscape

The image is dated from the mid-20th century and reflects the enduring charm of Savannahs residential structures

The presence of a porch adds to the buildings historical charm

and has been carefully restored and color-revived by KNOWOL to bring back its original brightness and charm

Each detail in the photograph speaks to the craftsmanship and character of the homes in this region