Wichita, KS: Lydroy's 81 Grill, Sunflower Room, 1144 South BroadwayThis vintage linen postcard of Wichita, Kansas was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures Lydroy's 81 Grill, Sunflower Room, 1144 South Broadway, Wichita, Kansas. It survives as a small, vivid window into Wichita 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

and notable balconies that reflect the architectural style of the period

This vintage photograph captures a historic building located in Sparks Crossroads

this reproduction is printed using KNOWOL's restored version of the 1871 Chattanooga map

New Madrid County

showcasing the architectural style prominent in the early 20th century

carrying motorists between the cities of the Northeast and points south

whose wife was Lady Ann Sewall

Dating back to the early 1900s

The survey serves as an invaluable resource for understanding Charlestons architectural narrative

This vintage linen postcard of Red Oak

reflecting the early American commitment to classical design

We've carefully restored and color-revived this piece here at KNOWOL to bring back its original warmth and clarity