Cumberland, MD: Bi-Pass on U. S. 40 over B & O. R. R., northeastern section ofThis restored linen postcard captures the bypass carrying U. S. Route 40 over the tracks of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in the northeastern section of Cumberland, Maryland. Long known as the gateway to the west, Cumberland sits in Allegany County and marked the eastern starting point of the historic National Road, the first major federally funded highway in the United States. From the 1930s through the 1940s, "linen" postcards reached their golden

The houses depicted reflect the craftsmanship and design trends prevalent in the early 20th century

The image features period furniture

American travel was captured in vivid "linen" postcards

This vintage photograph features a scene from Georgetown

The image showcases the intricate brickwork

this image connects modern audiences to the past

Connecticut was created in 1881 and drawn as a detailed bird's-eye view of the town

Play streets were designated sections of urban areas where cars were restricted

reflecting the design principles of its time

the building features architectural elements designed by an unknown English architect

highlighting the significance of early Southern architecture

preserving details of this significant site