Longmont, CO: Trailway Motel, U. S. Hiway 87-287

Longmont, CO: Trailway Motel, U. S. Hiway 87-287This vintage linen postcard of Longmont, Colorado was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures Trailway Motel, U. S. Hiway 87 287, Longmont, Colo.. It survives as a small, vivid window into Longmont 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.

the scene captures the era when Route 301 served as a key north–south corridor on the East Coast

the residence reflects the architectural style prevalent in the early 20th century

The interplay of light and shadow highlights the intricate features of the building

this photograph is part of a larger collection housed in the Library of Congress

A charming piece of Watonga history for any wall

This vintage postcard captures the Paddock Diner

with headers prominently displayed on the side facing the river

This photograph is preserved in the Library of Congress

and New England farmland

Frances Benjamin Johnston’s vintage photograph captures a dovecote located in Mount Pleasant

along with the historic streets and rail lines that shaped life in early Childress

emphasizing the unique stairways