Lexington, MS: Holmes County Court House, with Confederate MonumentThis vintage linen postcard of Lexington, Mississippi was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures Holmes County Court House, with Confederate Monument, Lexington, Miss.. It survives as a small, vivid window into Lexington 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

providing a rich resource for those interested in American history and architecture

CT from 1889: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library

For generations

a focal point of the image

The image showcases the architectural elements characteristic of the region

was known for her detailed documentation of Southern architecture

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This architectural photograph is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South

this image is a valuable resource for those interested in American architectural history

Muscogee County

offering insight into the architectural developments of the period

this photograph serves as a historical reference for understanding the evolution of Southern architecture