Salina, KS: Canary Motel, Salina, Kansas, Highways 81-40This vintage linen postcard of Salina, Kansas was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures Canary Motel, Salina, Kansas, Highways 81 40. It survives as a small, vivid window into Salina 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

which aimed to document significant structures and their architectural features across the region

offering a glimpse into the building techniques of that era

The building dates back to 1788

Notable features of Shirley include its trails

This vintage photograph captures a historical church located in Augusta

showcasing the unique style of Moravian homes that reflect their cultural heritage

This image serves as a visual record of both the domestic architecture and the lifestyle of the time

Grand National Hotel

with an explanatory key identifying open streets

Surrounding Wm

this photo serves as a valuable record of 19th-century Southern architecture

vivid window into Caldwell as travelers once saw it