Covered bridges were built in Oregon from the 1850s until the 1950s, with more than 350 standing in the 1920s. Often built of local Douglas fir, the bridges are an important and picturesque part of...
The San Francisco Bay's first light, on Alcatraz Island, began construction in 1852. Light stations soon followed at Fort Point, Point Bonita, and the Farallon Islands. An additional 15 lights later...
San Diego's first lighthouse on top of Point Loma was replaced by 1891 with two others, at the base of the cliff and on Ballast Point, where their beams were less affected by fog and low clouds. In...
Seattle boasts a rich history, reflected in the wide variety of eating establishments that have come and gone over the decades. In this collection of vintage photograph postcards, Robin Shannon...
Baton Rouge boasts a rich history stretching back to the discovery of the fabled "red stick" in 1699. In this collection of vintage photograph postcards, Sylvia Frank Rodrique and Faye Phillips...
With one of the oldest lighthouses in the country and the most working lighthouses today, South Carolina boasts a rich lighthouse history. In this collection of vintage photograph postcards, Margie...
Portland saw unprecedented growth and change during the 20th century, change that sometimes swept away parts of its vibrant history. In this collection of vintage photograph postcards, Ray and Jeanna...
Florida boasts a rich maritime history. In this collection of vintage photograph postcards, Michael Barnette explores one of the more unfortunate sides of that past. These images illustrate Florida's...
Prairie Avenue evolved into Chicago's most exclusive residential street during the late 19th century, when the city's wealthiest and most influential citizens built lavish homes here. The area vegan...
San Francisco boasts a rich cable car history. In this collection of vintage photograph postcards, Walter Rice and Emiliano Echeverria, with Michael Dolgushkin, explore the California Street line's...
Lake Tahoe has hosted a variety of visitors and residents through the years, from the early days of Washoe settlements, to rough logging camps, to today's extravagant resorts. In this collection of...
Established in 1915 but with a rich history stretching back even further, Rocky Mountain National Park is often called the crown jewel of the national park system. In this collection of vintage...