Gadsden, AL: Holy Name of Jesus HospitalThis vintage linen postcard of Gadsden, Alabama was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures Holy Name of Jesus Hospital, Gadsden, Ala.. It survives as a small, vivid window into Gadsden 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

the house showcases distinctive architectural features

a project dedicated to documenting the architectural legacy of the American South

dating back to 1645

It pictures Lexington Country Club

captures a historic building in New Bern

The property later came under the care of his sister

particularly the hand railings and stairways that exemplify the craftsmanship of the era

It is a valuable addition for collectors and history enthusiasts interested in the evolution of Southern architecture

including its elegant columns

highlighting a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement

Crater Lake

characteristic of the periods architectural trends