Ocean City, MD: Sunset View Motel, Ocean Drive... modern rooms & apartments... NorthThis vintage linen postcard captures the Sunset View Motel on Ocean Drive in North Ocean City, Maryland, advertising its modern rooms and apartments for travelers seeking a stay by the shore. A resort town on a barrier island in Worcester County, Ocean City has welcomed summer visitors to its Atlantic beaches and boardwalk since the late 19th century, and roadside motels like this one helped define its mid century vacation appeal. From roughly the

this photograph remains a valuable resource for historians and enthusiasts alike

This area of Virginia is known for its lush landscapes and historic homes

saturated colors that gave even an everyday motel a cheerful glow

Utah from 1870: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library

This image is not only a representation of a bygone era but also a valuable resource for understanding the historical context of Southern architecture

This survey aimed to preserve the architectural history of the region

This vintage photograph captures an architectural detail from St

a prominent 19th-century panoramic map artist known for his detailed bird’s-eye views of American towns and cities

Its detailed composition serves as a visual record of the architectural heritage in Virginia

The image serves as an educational resource for those exploring American history and architecture

Johnston’s work is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South

captured this image in Charleston