Shawnee, OK: Oklahoma Baptist UniversityThis vintage linen postcard of Shawnee, Oklahoma was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, Oklahoma. It survives as a small, vivid window into Shawnee 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

designed for leisure and social gatherings

dating back to the early 20th century

or fine art collection

dating back to 1760

showcasing the architectural style of its time

a comprehensive documentation effort that highlights significant structures in the Southern United States

The design is inspired by the classical principles of Christopher Wren

The photograph is from the Library of Congresss Prints and Photographs Division

Johnstons photographs serve as a valuable resource for understanding historical architectural styles

The structure is notable for its distinctive brickwork and circular design

The image dates from the early 20th century and is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South

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