Ocean City, MD: Airplane view showing bridge over Synepuxent BayThis vintage linen postcard offers an airplane view of the bridge spanning Synepuxent Bay, connecting the mainland to the barrier island resort of Ocean City, Maryland. Tucked into Worcester County along the Atlantic coast, Ocean City had grown from a small late 19th century seaside town into one of the mid Atlantic's most beloved summer destinations by the time this view was captured, circa 19301945. From the 1930s into the 1950s, American "linen"

this image is instrumental in understanding the architectural heritage of the region

ensuring their history would not be forgotten

which aimed to document and preserve the architectural heritage of Southern states

and the surrounding streets that characterize this historic area

features a two-story wooden house located in Rocky Mount

a hallmark of New Orleans’ unique aesthetic

Greensboro

red cowcatchers gleaming

The elegant arched ceiling porch

which were common in rural areas

this photograph serves as a valuable educational resource for those interested in architectural history

Designed by architect Benjamin Latrobe