Forest Hill, LA: Post Exchange, Camp ClaiborneThis vintage linen postcard of Forest Hill, Louisiana was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures Post Exchange, Camp Claiborne, La.. It survives as a small, vivid window into Forest Hill 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

when the area was shaped by its steamboat travel

inviting viewers to appreciate the heritage of Warrenton and the broader context of Southern architecture

one of the nation's premier military hospitals

This particular piece stems from her extensive inventory

including birdhouses

it was constructed in 1686 by Jan van Arrsens

The design reflects the Southern architectural style popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries

the house exemplifies the Southern architectural style prevalent in the early 20th century

reflecting a commitment to preserving early Southern architecture

and fences that define the regions historical character

conducted in the early 1900s

This vintage photograph captures a notable architectural work in New Orleans