Mobile, AL: Malbis Service Station and RestaurantThis vintage linen postcard of Mobile, Alabama was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures Malbis Service Station and Restaurant. It survives as a small, vivid window into Mobile 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 has been

This photograph serves as a tangible connection to Charlestons architectural legacy

whose prolific output survives today in the Tichnor Brothers Collection

this photograph reflects the evolving architectural landscape

a project aimed at documenting notable buildings throughout the Southern United States

a roadside dining scene from the linen-era heyday of automobile travel

Built between 1854 and 1856 by William Varner

The Carnegie Survey aimed to catalog the diverse architectural styles and historical structures in the southern states

This vintage linen postcard of Walsenburg

this photograph is a valuable resource for understanding the architectural evolution of the area

the mansion features 75 rooms

this image is a valuable resource for understanding the architectural evolution in the South

It is printed on museum-quality paper to ensure longevity