CardCow Vintage Postcards

United States Dirigible Passing Over Houston

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:29:27 +0100

Title:
United States Dirigible Passing Over Houston
Houston (TX), Linen PM 1939 Aug-01

Dress Parade

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:29:25 +0100

Title:
Dress Parade
Fort Bliss (TX), Linen PM 1943 May-19

Description:
Barracks in the Background

Texas Centennial Exposition

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:27:31 +0100

Title:
Texas Centennial Exposition
Dallas (TX), Linen unused

Description:
Dallas is the first southern city to present a world's fair, June 6 to November 29; a magic city of brilliant pageantry, great exhibit places housing the wonders of today and tomorrow.

Assassination Scene President John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:29:40 +0100

Title:
Assassination Scene President John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Dallas (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
This view shows the route of the assassination of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy on November 22, 1963.

Courthouse Complex

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:29:38 +0100

Title:
Courthouse Complex
Dallas (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
Left to right: Records Building, old Courthouse, and new Courthouse (taken from the John F. Kennedy assassination site.) The shat that killed the President hit him as the car passed the light post shown in the foreground.

Triple Underpass

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:29:38 +0100

Title:
Triple Underpass
Dallas (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
Showing the Texas School Book Depository Building (Hertz sign on roof,) where bullet was fired that killed President Kennedy. They, showing left to right: Hall of Records Building, old Courthouse, and new Courthouse. Underpass on left is the one the Kennedy caravan passed through en route to Parkland Hospital, where the President died.

Greetings From Webb Air Force Base

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:29:01 +0100

Title:
Greetings From Webb Air Force Base
Big Springs (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
"Home of the jet pilots".

El Paso Municipal Airport

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:28:56 +0100

Title:
El Paso Municipal Airport
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused

American Airlines Stewardess College, International Airport

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:27:55 +0100

Title:
American Airlines Stewardess College, International Airport
Fort Worth (TX), Chrome PM 1966 Sep-02

Description:
This beautiful buildings houses classrooms, instructors' offices, lounge, recreation rooms, cafeteria and students' living suites. Some 800 new stewardesses are trained each year at the Stewardess College, the only one of its kind in the world. It is located in the wooded area just west of Fort Worth's Amon Carter Field.

Sagebrush In Texas

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Sagebrush In Texas
Scenic (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
The Sagebrush, a wild plant, blooms only following a heavy rain. But it will bloom in any season of the year. The bloom is very beautiful and also had practical purposes, as deer and other wild-life feed on it. Note the Yucca Cactus and Mesquite Trees to the extreme right, and the Windmill, a common sight throughout Texas.

Hunter's Wrecker Service

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:22:06 +0100

Title:
Hunter's Wrecker Service
Gainesville (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
Hunter's 66-1 35 Truck Stop & restaurant North 1-35 - Box 900 Phone Code (817) 665-6182 or 665 -6524. 24 Hour Service Gainesville, Texas 76240. We would like to do your towing, Contract work . . . No job too large or too small. Fully insured . . . 25 years experience . . . permit for Oklahoma.

State Capitol Gold Embossed

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:02:08 +0100

Title:
State Capitol Gold Embossed
Austin (TX), Divided Back unused

The Coca Cola Pavilion

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:44:29 +0100

Title:
The Coca Cola Pavilion
San Antonio (TX), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
The Coca-Cola Company pavilion. Coke presents the world-renowned puppets of Sid and Marty Krofft in a new mixed-media show, “Kaleidoscope”. Adults as well as children are delighted by the puppets, ranging from tiny dancing banjos to massive movie stars.

Houston's Intercontinental Airport

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Houston's Intercontinental Airport
Houston (TX), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Houston's ultra-modern Intercontinental Airport, covers 6,200 acres of land and will accommodate supersonic aircraft as well as jet aircraft.

St. Mary's Catholic Church

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Orange (TX), Real Photo PM 1955 Jul-07

Greetings From Port Arthur

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 06:48:09 +0100

Title:
Greetings From Port Arthur
Port arthur (TX), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906 Feb-23

Young Ladies' Boarding Hall, Baylor University

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 06:45:06 +0100

Title:
Young Ladies' Boarding Hall, Baylor University
Waco (TX), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 Oct-07

Allied Students

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 04:40:26 +0100

Title:
Allied Students
San Antonio (TX), Linen unused

Description:
Allied Students ? U. s. A. f. Preflight School examining an F-80 Shooting Star Jet Fighter, at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

Matador Is Situated At The Entrance Of The History And Traditions Classroom

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 04:40:19 +0100

Title:
Matador Is Situated At The Entrance Of The History And Traditions Classroom
San Antonio (TX), Linen unused

Description:
Matador is situated at the entrance of the History and Traditions Classroom at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. This is one of the new type of Guided Missiles, which denotes the newest phase of air Research and development.

U. S. Narcotic Hospital

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 04:39:39 +0100

Title:
U. S. Narcotic Hospital
Fort Worth (TX), Linen unused

Description:
Located on a 1400 acre site with more than 50 buildings, the hospital represents an expenditure of $4,500,000. Designed for treatment of narcotic addicts and study of narcotic addiction.

Motor Inn Hotel

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 04:37:40 +0100

Title:
Motor Inn Hotel
Dallas (TX), Linen unused

Description:
New, Modern and Complete Finest in the Southwest.

Night Scene Heart Of Dallas

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 04:37:36 +0100

Title:
Night Scene Heart Of Dallas
Dallas (TX), Linen unused

Scenic Drive Showing Lake Austin And Mt. Bonnell

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 04:34:54 +0100

Title:
Scenic Drive Showing Lake Austin And Mt. Bonnell
Austin (TX), Linen PM 1943 Sep-21

Description:
Created by the Austin Dam, Lake Austin winds nearly 23 miles through the hills and mountains west of Austin. Many breath taking views such as this may be seen from the scenic loop drive. In the distance is Mt. Bonnell, highest in the range of hills, standing guard like a sentinel over the Colorado a favorite destination for hikers.

Annual Stock Show-Rodeo Parade

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 03:15:26 +0100

Title:
Annual Stock Show-Rodeo Parade
Fort Worth (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
Of the thousands of participants taking part in the annual Rodeo parade, none are more eye-catching than this palomino section, one of the many sheriff's Posses from surrounding communities. In one of the great western parades of the nation, many individuals spend up to $35,000.00 on costumes and silver trappings for their much-loved horses.

Big Texan Steak Ranch, I-40 East

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 03:14:20 +0100

Title:
Big Texan Steak Ranch, I-40 East
Amarillo (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
?Home of The Free 72-oz. Steak? Step into Texas of the 1800's. Enjoy the finest in steaks in a friendly, western atmosphere in the center of the largest cattle area in the world. Western music, cowboys, cowgirls, horses. Lots of fun for the entire family. Relax and browse around our well stocked Antique and Gift shop.

Jersey Lilly, Pearl Brewery

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 03:14:15 +0100

Title:
Jersey Lilly, Pearl Brewery
San Antonio (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
The 1886 Room in the ?Jersey Lilly? at the Pearl Brewery in San Antonio, Texas. The d?cor is reminiscent of old San Antonio and commemorates the founding of the Brewery in 1886.

Texas House Of Representatives State Capitol

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 03:14:14 +0100

Title:
Texas House Of Representatives State Capitol
Austin (TX), Chrome unused

Bel Air Motorlodge, 1811 N Mesa Hiways 80, 85 & 180 West

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 03:14:14 +0100

Title:
Bel Air Motorlodge, 1811 N Mesa Hiways 80, 85 & 180 West
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
Heated swimming pool, color TV, phones, executive refrigerators in all rooms. Tours of city and old Mexico pick up and return to Motel. Free clubhouse passes to race track. Coffee Shop across street. Fine restaurants nearby. Diner's Club, American Express, Carte Blanche, Bank Americard, Master Charge.

Country Inn Restaurant, 4501 19th

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 03:14:14 +0100

Title:
Country Inn Restaurant, 4501 19th
Lubbock (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
24 hour restaurant & switchboard service. Direct dial phones. Heated pool. Free TV. Photo shows Tom Noble's standard gauge toy train collection

The White Elephant Saloon And Keidel Drugstore

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Title:
The White Elephant Saloon And Keidel Drugstore
Frederiksburg (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
The White Elephant Saloon and Keidel Drugstore are among the most eye-catching buildings on Main Street within the Fredericksburg National Historic District

Texas Cowboy

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Title:
Texas Cowboy
Scenic (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
Texas Marker location entering Texas from Oklahoma on Interstate Highway 35

Colorful San Antonio Riverwalk

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:55:24 +0100

Title:
Colorful San Antonio Riverwalk
San Antonio (TX), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
World famous "River Walk" in back of the Hilton Palacio Del Rio Hotel in colorful San Antonio, Texas. The San Antonio River winds throughout the heart of down-town San Antonio.

A Replica Of The Presidential Oval Office

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:54:40 +0100

Title:
A Replica Of The Presidential Oval Office
Austin (TX), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
A replica of the Presidential Oval Office, reproduced in detail in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library, Austin. Texas.

Commerce Street At Night

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:54:40 +0100

Title:
Commerce Street At Night
Dallas (TX), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Commerce Street at night, with its many bright lights, enhances the beauty of Dallas and adds much to making Dallas the Heart of the Southwest.

Ship Channel And Docks

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:54:40 +0100

Title:
Ship Channel And Docks
Galveston (TX), Continental Chrome unused

Spanish Governor's Palace

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:04:54 +0100

Title:
Spanish Governor's Palace
San Antonio (TX), Chrome PM 1959 Jul-11

Description:
Fountain and Patio, San Antonio, Texas

Four Of San Angelo's Fifteen Churches

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:56:35 +0100

Title:
Four Of San Angelo's Fifteen Churches
San Angelo (TX), White Border unused

Description:
(Left to Right) Methodist, Catholic, Baptist and Christian

Japanese Tea Garden, Brackenridge Park

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:56:35 +0100

Title:
Japanese Tea Garden, Brackenridge Park
San Antonio (TX), White Border unused

Description:
One of the prettiest sights in San Antonio and visited by thousands of tourists annually. "The Winter Playground of America"

The Sunken Garden, Brackenridge Park

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:56:35 +0100

Title:
The Sunken Garden, Brackenridge Park
San Antonio (TX), White Border unused

Description:
The Sunken Gardens in Brackenridge Park can be reached over the Alpine Drive. Here on can see the Lily Pool., Japanese Tea Gardens and many varieties of flowers. This park was donated to the city by Col. George Brackenridge and contains 363 acres. It has Public Playgrounds a Golf Course, Bathing Beach, Tennis Courts, Zoological Gardens and many other features of interest. "The Winter Playground of America."

San Pedro Park

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:56:35 +0100

Title:
San Pedro Park
San Antonio (TX), White Border unused

Chadbourne Street

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:56:34 +0100

Title:
Chadbourne Street
San Angelo (TX), White Border unused

Tom Green County Courthouse

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:56:34 +0100

Title:
Tom Green County Courthouse
San Angelo (TX), White Border unused

Angora Goats, Prize Winning Bucks And Kids

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:56:34 +0100

Title:
Angora Goats, Prize Winning Bucks And Kids
San Angelo (TX), White Border unused

Description:
Angora goats are grown principally for their coast of mohair which are shorn either once or twice a year although there is an increasing demand for "chevon", goat meat. Nearly five-sixths of America's mohair comes from southwest Texas. It goes into the manufacture of high grade plush, thin summer suitings and a great verity of fabrics. Long mohair is widely used in making wigs.

Sweetwater Cotton Oil Mill

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:56:34 +0100

Title:
Sweetwater Cotton Oil Mill
Sweetwater (TX), White Border PM 1929 Oct-11

Description:
Sweetwater Cotton Oil Mill, the one of "Sweetco" quality products, dairy, poultry, hog. horse and mule feeds, is one of the major industries located in Sweetwater, "the Distributing Center of West Texas."

International Bridge, Looking Towards Mexico

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:56:33 +0100

Title:
International Bridge, Looking Towards Mexico
Brownsville (TX), White Border unused

Beach, Boulevard And Seawall, Showing Crystal Palace

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:56:33 +0100

Title:
Beach, Boulevard And Seawall, Showing Crystal Palace
Galveston (TX), White Border unused

Hunt County Court House

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:56:33 +0100

Title:
Hunt County Court House
Greenville (TX), White Border PM 1930 Apr-09

The Gulf Oil Refinery

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:56:33 +0100

Title:
The Gulf Oil Refinery
Port Arthur (TX), White Border PM 1918 May-17

The State Capitol

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:56:32 +0100

Title:
The State Capitol
Austin (TX), White Border unused

International Bridge, Looking Towards Mexico

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:56:25 +0100

Title:
International Bridge, Looking Towards Mexico
Brownsville (TX), White Border PM 1929 Apr-29