Tucson, AZ: Bird's-eye view of the University of ArizonaThis vintage linen postcard of Tucson, Arizona was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures Bird's eye view of the University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona. It survives as a small, vivid window into Tucson 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

and intricately designed mantels

It provides an invaluable glimpse into the historical context of Marylands architectural landscape

provides context for this image

particularly in the South

Such design elements reflect the Southern architectural style that flourished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

The farmhouse

Edward Hill

which highlights the importance of preserving historical narratives through visual documentation

75” thick

West Feliciana Parish

a defining characteristic of the region’s residential architecture

Westover is noted for its distinctive columns