Historic American Main Streets

Vintage postcards showcasing bustling main streets of various cities, featuring shops and classic cars, evoking nostalgia and charm.

West End, Hyannis, Mass. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Amusement center at night, Seaside Heights, N. J. , Amusement parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Broad St., at Christmastime, Bethlehem, Pa. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Main Street, Bangor, Maine , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Lincoln Ave., Showing Washington Hotel, Midland Beach, S.I.N.Y. people posed outside in front of porch, really interesting street scene. Postcards. Irma and Paul Milstein Division of United States History, Local History and Genealogy. Staten Island (New York, N.Y.)

Cumberland Street at night, Lebanon, Penna. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fish pond, Riverview Beach Park, Pennsville, N. J. , Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Beautiful flower garden, Riverview Beach, Pennsville, N. J. , Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Boardwalk scene in Ocean Grove, N. J. looking toward the north end , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Market St., looking east, Lewisburg, Pa. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Church Street, Burlington, Vermont , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

View across Ocean Park, showing boats arriving at Oak Bluffs, Mass. , Steamboats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Club Pier Casino, Daytona Beach, Florida , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bicycling on the boardwalk, Atlantic City, N. J. , Boardwalks, Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Market Street, looking east, Sunbury, Pa. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Promenade to Rockefeller Plaza, Rockefeller Center, New York City , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bird's eye view of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico , Cities & towns, Rivers, Bridges, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Aerial view looking north, Palmetto, Florida , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Play at night -- Wildwood by the Sea, N. J. , Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Main Street, Wellfleet, Mass. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ocean Pathway, from boardwalk, Ocean Grove, N. J. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sunset on the Kanawha River, Charleston, W. Va. , Rivers, Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Main Street, Vineyard Haven, Mass. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Strolling on the boardwalk at night, Atlantic City, N.J. , Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Cyclone, at night, Coney Island, N. Y. , Amusement rides, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Children's Day Parade at Hampton Beach, N.H. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Congress and Free streets, Portland, Maine , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Marlborough-Blenheim Hotel, Atlantic City, N. J. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Chicago World Fair - Enchanted Island. A playground for Children, featuring old and new amusement devices. Date: 1933

Dancing under stars at Scaroon Manor on Schroon Lake, N. Y. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Play at night -- Wildwood by the Sea, N. J. , Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bird's-eye view of portion of Salt Lake City, Utah , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Cavalier at night, Virginia Beach, Va. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Wildwoods by the Sea, N. J. , Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

'Miracle Mile,' Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

General view showing Super Highway and beach, Hampton Beach, N.H. , Roads, Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Amusement Center at night, is a very busy spot at Revere Beach, Mass. , Amusement parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Entering Scotia, New York , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fish drying, Gloucester, Mass. , Fishing industry, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Congress and Free streets, Portland, Maine , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Birds eye view of Corpus Christi , Cities & towns, Harbors, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Air view of San Juan, Puerto Rico , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Aerial view Seaside Park and Seaside Heights, N. J. , Beaches, Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Tides Tavern, 1105 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N. J. , Bars, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bay Street, Nassau, Bahamas , Cities & towns, Streets, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Raider's Village, Inc., Route 1, Sharon, Mass. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Whalers at pier, New Bedford, Mass. , Sailing ships, Piers & wharves, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Beach scene at Atlantic Beach, S.C. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

President Roosevelt and official party approaching Rock City Gardens, Lookout Mt. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Roller Coaster at Riverview Beach. ca. 1943, Pennsville, New Jersey, USA, Roller Coaster, Riverview Beach, Pennsville, N.J.

The beach front, along East Ocean Avenue, Long Beach, California , Beaches, Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hotel Dennis, Atlantic City, N. J. , Hotels, Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Aerial view of Pensacola, navy planes over Pensacola, Florida , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Royal palm lined Hollywood Boulevard by moonlight, Hollywood, Florida , Roads, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Petticoat Lane, London - Polly Nathan's Fish Shop. A street clothes market on Wentworth Street and Middlesex Street. Secondhand clothes and bric-a-brac had been sold in an area known as Peticote Lane since the early 17th century. An influx of immigrant Huguenots and later immigrants Jews developed the manufacturing in the area and maintained the traditions of trade. Despite a severe decline following WWII, a further influx of Asian immigrants in the 1970s once again restored the areas vitality.

Pickwick Hotel, Heart of Down-Town San Diego, Calif. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Pickwick Hotel, Heart of Down-Town San Diego, Calif. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Boardwalk at Ocean Avenue, Atlantic City, N.J. , Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Steeplechase, Steeplechase Park, Coney Island, N. Y. , Amusement rides, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Island Queen, at moonlight, Cincinnati, Ohio , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Channel Garden, Rockefeller Center, New York City , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Amusement Center of park, 'Playland', Rye Beach, N. Y. , Amusement parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Chicago World Fair - The Sky Ride Date: 1933

Saratoga Race Ways, Night Harness Racing Track, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ocean Pier at night, Wildwood, N. J. , Piers & wharves, Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Night view of the Cascades, Sparks Foundation, Jackson, Mich. , Parks, Waterfalls, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

New Brunswick turn-out on the New Jersey Turnpike , Roads, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Pan American Airport, Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida , Airports, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Pike, Long Beach, California, USA. early 20th century

Dock Square, Kennebunkport, Maine , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Cottages along the shore, Wells Beach, Maine , Cabins, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Aerial view, Hopewell, Va. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Howard Johnson's Restaurant and Esso Standard Service Station, Kennebunk, Maine, midway on the Maine Turnpike , Restaurants, Automobile service stations, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Boardwalk at night, Asbury Park, N. J. , Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bedford Golfland, Donald St. extension, Bedford-Manchester, N.H. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Route 60 thru South Charleston, W. Va. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Street scene in Chinese City.. Postcards. 1907 - 1918. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection. Shanghai (China), Streets,China, City & town life , China, Storefronts, Banners, Canopies, Shophouses, Commercial streets

Looking north on Market Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Wheeling, West Virginia, showing the Ohio River , Cities & towns, Rivers, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Skyline and St. John's River by moonlight, Jacksonville, Florida , Rivers, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Famous Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, California , Theaters, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

La Guardia Airport, Flushing, Queens, New York, N. Y. , Airports, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Looking west along Fremont Street, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. circa 1915

Hípodromo 'San Fernando,' Medellin, Col. - San Fernando Hippodrome , Crowds, Stadiums, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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