Vicksburg, MS: Historic ViewThis vintage linen postcard of Vicksburg, Mississippi was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures Vicksburg, Miss.. It survives as a small, vivid window into Vicksburg as travelers once saw it. It comes from the golden age of American "linen" postcards , named for the soft, textured rag paper that gave them their warmth and glow , and belongs to the celebrated Tichnor Brothers Collection. This edition has been carefully

and tree-lined streets that fill the view

a city known for its rich colonial history

This particular image is included in the Library of Congress collection

many of which feature classical elements like those seen in this photograph

The photograph was published in 1957 as part of Frederick Doveton Nichols The Early Architecture of Georgia

• 24" x 36"

connecting viewers to a rich historical narrative

specifically in the vicinity of Chaptico

the scene captures the era when Route 301 served as a key north–south corridor on the East Coast

The presence of porches suggests the importance of outdoor living in Southern culture

a comprehensive project aimed at documenting the distinctive architectural heritage of the region

tracing in part the historic National Road