Baltimore, MD: Motel Christlen, U. S. Route 40 -- 8733 Pulaski Hgwy.This restored linen postcard captures the Motel Christlen at 8733 Pulaski Highway in Baltimore, Maryland, a roadside lodging that welcomed travelers along U. S. Route 40. Often called the National Road in its earliest stretches, Route 40 was one of America's great eastwest highways, carrying motorists past the motels, diners, and filling stations that defined mid century travel. From roughly the 1930s through the 1940s, "linen" postcards reached their

making it a valuable addition to any collection focused on American history or architecture

This restored edition brings the historic Merced map to life while preserving the original linework and the town's gridded streets

The photograph was acquired from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953 and is preserved in the Library of Congress

Johnstons work is celebrated for its detailed representation of American architecture

It showcases the enduring legacy of early American architecture within the region

which documents significant architectural structures across the region

Johnstons home exemplifies early American architecture

The image reflects the cultural and economic activities prevalent in Louisiana during the early 20th century

when the area was shaped by its country roads

black and white

a prominent figure in American history

and prominent buildings that defined Lambertville in this era