Ocean City, MD: Cottages and Kay Hotel

Ocean City, MD: Cottages and Kay HotelThis vintage linen postcard shows the Cottages and Kay Hotel in Ocean City, Maryland, a glimpse of the seaside lodging that welcomed visitors to the shore. Set on a barrier island in Worcester County, Ocean City grew into one of the mid Atlantic's favorite resort towns after a railroad connection reached the beach in the late 1800s, drawing summer crowds to its boardwalk and Atlantic surf. From the 1930s through the 1940s, American "linen" postcards

meticulously cataloged this image

Documented as part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South

The reference print associated with this photograph can be found in LOT 11835-26

This setting exemplifies the refined design and landscaping typical of the era

this image is not only a representation of Augusta’s architectural heritage but also a valuable resource for historians and enthusiasts interested in the evolution of American design

The date of the image is not specified

providing insight into the urban environment and social life of New Orleans

showcases the architectural style prevalent in the region during the mid-19th century

linking viewers to a specific moment in time and providing insight into the social fabric of early 20th-century America

Madame Monet's billowing dress and veil turned by the wind

the Terryville Water

or traces family roots back to the banks of the Connecticut River