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Downtown
Title:
Downtown
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
Busy downtown El Paso, Texas, "The International City", showing one of the trolley cars in the foreground. This is one of the few cities still using the trolley


Westminster Presbyterian Church
Title:
Westminster Presbyterian Church
El Paso (TX), White Border PM 1916 Sep-2



International Airport
Title:
International Airport
El Paso (TX), Continental Chrome unused


Nazareth Hall
Title:
Nazareth Hall
El Paso (TX), Continental Chrome

Description:
This home for aged Nuns resembles the habit worn by Nuns throughout their life of service. The copper roof, refined in El Paso, is taking on its planned green patina Dexter Press



Hotel Cortez
Title:
Hotel Cortez
El Paso (TX), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
The central business area of "The International City", the largest border city to Mexico


Municipal Airport
Title:
Municipal Airport
El Paso (TX), Linen PM 1949 Jul-23

Description:
One of the most modern and up-to-date air fields in the United States. The building houses the offices of the air field, also International Customs offices. Planes leave and arrive from Mexico and South America daily. One of the finest restaurants in the West, operated by Sky Chef, Inc., is in the building Henry S. Beach



Del Camino Courts
Title:
Del Camino Courts
El Paso (TX), Chrome PM 1954 Jun-20

Description:
In a western setting surrounded by the rugged Franklin Mountains - that form the southern extremity of the mighty Rockies - is the new fresh water heated swimming pool for the guests of the Del Camino Courts. Duncan Hines recommended 250 modern sleeping rooms Famous dining room and coffee shop 4900 Block Alameda Ave. US Highway 80, East Phone PRospect 2-2711


Smelter and bridge over Rio Grande River
Title:
Smelter and bridge over Rio Grande River
El Paso (TX), Divided Back PM 1908



Busy Downtown
Title:
Busy Downtown
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
L.O. Candelaria "The International City", showing one of the trolley cars in the foreground. This is one of the few cities still using the trolley


The Heart of Downtown El Paso, Texas
Title:
The Heart of Downtown El Paso, Texas
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
This is the center of activity in El Paso, the "International City." Shown here are the Cortez Hotel on the right and part of the new El Paso National Bank Building on the left, with San Jacinto Plaza and the intersection of Mills and Oregon in the foreground. Color Photography by John E. Floodberg Dukane Press Inc



Bassett Center
Title:
Bassett Center
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused


Bookstore at Texas Western College
Title:
Bookstore at Texas Western College
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
of the University of Texas at El Paso. A self-service operation serving over 4000 students and faculty as well as townspeople. The bookstore takes a special pride in its selection of trade books



William Beaumont General Hospital
Title:
William Beaumont General Hospital
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
Consisting of 170 buildings, it is the sixth largest Army general hospital in the nation. It meets the needs of the nearby military installations. Color by Dick Kent


Royal Lodge
Title:
Royal Lodge
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
Friendliest Motel in the World, 1401 N. Mesa; On U.S. 80 & 85 - 10 blks. from downtown; ph. KE 3-2404 - call collect for reservation. All credit cards accepted: all gasoline cards, all airline cards, Carte Blanche, American Express, Diner's Club, Duncan Hines, plus all Members International Consumer Charge list. Heated swimming pool; park at your back door; 91 rooms; free TV; phones in every room; refrigerated and air-conditioned rooms; kitchenettes completely furnished; singles and doubles; Beautyrest mattresses; all tile baths; family rates; Mexico Travel Information; free coffee and soup; open 24 hours



The El Paso Country Club
Title:
The El Paso Country Club
El Paso (TX), Divided Back unused

Description:
The most complete club building of this character in the entire west. A beautiful mission effect, containing every modern appointment and costing $85,000.00


The Largest Customs Smelter in the Southwest
Title:
The Largest Customs Smelter in the Southwest
El Paso (TX), Divided Back unused



Granada Royale Hometel
Title:
Granada Royale Hometel
El Paso (TX), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
6100 Gateway East, 79905 (915) 799-6222 or (800) 528-1445 It's never just a room, but always a luxurious suite at Granada Royale Hometel. Enjoy complimentary full breakfast and complimentary cocktails every evening -- traditional at every Hometel. Convention & Banquet Facilities Food & Beverage Service


International Bridge
Title:
International Bridge
El Paso (TX), Linen PM 1941 Feb-27

Description:
United States end of International Bridge, connecting Santa Fe Street with Avenida Juarez, between Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, and El Paso, Texas



Hotel Cortez
Title:
Hotel Cortez
El Paso (TX), Linen PM 1950 Oct-14

Description:
Air-Conditioned Guest Rooms A friendly home of 300 rooms. Soft Water Tub and Shower - Barber Shop - Valet Service - Beauty Shop - Spanish Dining Room - Coffee Shop Overlooking San Jacinto Plaza In the center of everything Know more about interesting El Paso--Write Gateway Club, Room 12, Chamber of Commerce Bldg., for Beautiful Picture Booklet - FREE curteich-chicago


Texas Street, Looking East
Title:
Texas Street, Looking East
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
Texas Street is one of El Paso's important thoroughfares. Here are located several of the large banking institutions and many leading mercantile stores. The large skyscraper shown on the left, is the Bassett Tower, one of the many fine office buildings of the city



Union Station
Title:
Union Station
El Paso (TX), Linen

Description:
Spacious facilities, costing $300,000, for handling traffic of the Eight Railroads entering the city


Hotel Cortez
Title:
Hotel Cortez
El Paso (TX), Linen PM 1938 Nov-23

Description:
Air-Conditioned Guest Rooms THE HOTEL CORTEZ A friendly home of 300 rooms Soft Water Tub and Shower Barber Shop--Valet Service--Beauty Shop Spanish Dining Room--Coffee Shop Overlooking San Jacinto Plaza In the center of everything Know more about interesting El Paso-- Write Gateway Club, Room 12, Chamber of Commerce Bldg., for Beautiful Picture Booklet --FREE--



Hotel Cortez
Title:
Hotel Cortez
El Paso (TX), Linen

Description:
THE HOTEL CORTEZ A friendly home of 300 rooms Soft Water Tub and Shower Barber Shop -- Valet Service -- Beauty Shop Spanish Dining Room -- Coffee Shop Official A. A. A. EL PASO HOTEL Overlooking San Jacinto Plaza In the center of everything


El Paso High School And Stadium
Title:
El Paso High School And Stadium
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
Series 5B-H346



Airplane View Of College Of Mines
Title:
Airplane View Of College Of Mines
El Paso (TX), Linen PM 1949 Apr-26

Description:
Series 65270


Caballero Motel
Title:
Caballero Motel
El Paso (TX), Chrome PM Feb-20

Description:
6416 Montana Street El Paso, Texas On Highway 62 & 180, The Carlsbad Cavern Road, Opposite Airport - Dinign Room - Swimming Pool Recommended by Duncan Hines P. O. Box 1803 Phone PRospect 2-1488 Mr. & Mrs. Frank W. Cooke - Mgrs.We sincerely hope you have enjoyed a pleasant trip back. Thank you very much for your comments and suggestions. Caballero Motel Dexter Press, Inc



Caballero Motel
Title:
Caballero Motel
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
6416 Montana Street. On Highways 62 & 180, The Carlsbad Cavern Road. Opposite airport, dining room, swimming pool. Recommended by duncan Hines. Mr. & Mrs. Frank W. Cooke - Mgrs. P.O. Box 1803; Phone PRospect 2-1488


Puente Internacional Sante Fe
Title:
Puente Internacional Sante Fe
El Paso (TX), Chrome

Description:
Al fondo Edificio de Immigracion Americana y el Paso, Texas. Ciudad Juarez, Chih



Pioneer Plaza, Showing Mills Bldg
Title:
Pioneer Plaza, Showing Mills Bldg
El Paso (TX), Divided Back unused


Greetings From Biggs Field, Texas
Title:
Greetings From Biggs Field, Texas
El Paso (TX), Linen PM 1943 Dec-4



International Bridge Over Rio Grande
Title:
International Bridge Over Rio Grande
El Paso (TX), Divided Back PM 1916 Jul

Description:
INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE OVER RIO GRANDE BETWEEN EL PASO AND JUAREZ MEXICO


Entrance to Camp Grande
Title:
Entrance to Camp Grande
El Paso (TX), Divided Back unused

Description:
Finest Automobile Tourist Camp in West. Practically hotel accommodations at a nominal cost



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


Texas Street Looking East
Title:
Texas Street Looking East
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
Texas Street is one of El Paso's important thouroughfares. Here are located several of the large banking institutions and many leading mercantile stores. The large skyscraper shown on the left, is the Bassett Tower, one of the many fine office buildings of the city



Scottish Rite Cathedral
Title:
Scottish Rite Cathedral
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
a most imposing structure


Caballero Motel
Title:
Caballero Motel
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
Opposite Airport on Highways 62 and 180; modern - distinctive - quiet; 10 minutes to downtown El Paso; 15 minutes to Juarez, Old Mexico



Mt. Frankline Scenic Drive View by Night
Title:
Mt. Frankline Scenic Drive View by Night
El Paso (TX), Linen PM 1940

Description:
E.P.9 - EL PASO, TEXAS BY NIGHT, FROM MT. FRANKLIN SCENIC DRIVE This spectacular panorama of lights may be seen from the scenic drive, 500 feet above the city around the base of Mt. Franklin, elevation 7,152 feet. The altitude at this lookout point is 4,222 feet. In the distance beyond the skyscrapers of El Paso, are seen the city of Juarez and mountain ranges in Old Mexico


Nuevo "Puente de las Americas"
Title:
Nuevo "Puente de las Americas"
El Paso (TX), Chrome PM 1969

Description:
Que une a las ciudades de El Paso, Texas y ciuda jua rez chih., por la Isla de Cordoba



Scene in San Jacinto Plaza
Title:
Scene in San Jacinto Plaza
El Paso (TX), Divided Back PM 1909 Feb-17


Del Camino Motor Hotel
Title:
Del Camino Motor Hotel
El Paso (TX), Chrome PM 1957 Aug-21

Description:
"World's Second Largest" 4900 Black Alameda Ave. U.S. Highway 80-East Duncan Hines Recommended View showing spacious lobby, Gift Shop, and Registration Desk in Main Building. On both sides of highway, surrounding main building, are 275 modern sleeping rooms - new swimming pool - complete shopping center - and Coffee Shop famous for prime steaks and Mexican foods. Lions - Rotory - Optimists - Kiwanis meet here. "8 minutes to downtown-10 minutes to Juarez" Phone: Prospect 2-2711



Terminal Building, Municipal Airport
Title:
Terminal Building, Municipal Airport
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
Henry S. Beach


Union Station
Title:
Union Station
El Paso (TX), Linen PM 1915 Apr-14



International Bridge Between El Paso Tex. & Juarez Mex
Title:
International Bridge Between El Paso Tex. & Juarez Mex
El Paso (TX), Real Photo unused


Goat Ranch
Title:
Goat Ranch
El Paso (TX), Real Photo unused



U.S. machine Gun in Action
Title:
U.S. machine Gun in Action
El Paso (TX), Real Photo unused


The La Fonda
Title:
The La Fonda
El Paso (TX), Chrome PM 1954 Jul-22

Description:
Junction U.S. 80, 80A, 62, 180 at the overpass. Air-Conditioned. Hot water or Pion-Air heat. Dining room. Serving excellent food. The Southwest's finest completely winterized swimming pool. Shuffleboard. Room Phones - Radios - Television. Curio and Gift Shop. Phone PRospect 2-1461, LD64 P.O.Box 26 AAA - Duncan Hines - Best Western Motels



Mesa Motel
Title:
Mesa Motel
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
Mesa Motel 4120 North Mesa Avenue On U.S. Highway 80 West El Paso, Texas 80 units. Swimming Pool. Steam Heat. Refrigeration Air Conditioning. Kitchenettes. Coffee Shop in connection. Scenic - Quiet - Clean 2 miles to Post Office, Downtown 3 miles to Juarez, Old Mexico Mrs. J.W. Gooden, Mgr. Phone Keystone 3-3312 Color Photography by John E. Floodberg


Hilton Hotel
Title:
Hilton Hotel
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
Newest, largest, finest. Air conditioned



Section of Officers Quarters, 7th Cavalry Area, Ft. Bliss
Title:
Section of Officers Quarters, 7th Cavalry Area, Ft. Bliss
El Paso (TX), Linen unused


College of Mines and Metallurgy
Title:
College of Mines and Metallurgy
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
E.P. 18 - College of Mines and Metallurgy, El Paso, Texas



International Inn, 500 Executive center Blvd.
Title:
International Inn, 500 Executive center Blvd.
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
100 Guest rooms and Suites. • Sauna • Therapy Pool •Exercise Room • Color TV in all Rooms • Wet Bar in all Suites • Central Air Conditioning and Heating • Family Restaurant and Lounge. Location North of downtown section. From either direction on 1-10 take Executive Center Blvd. turnoff


Hotel Sheldon And Plaza
Title:
Hotel Sheldon And Plaza
El Paso (TX), Divided Back PM 1908 May-06



Beverly Crest Motor Inn, 8709 Dyer St. - U. S. Highway 54
Title:
Beverly Crest Motor Inn, 8709 Dyer St. - U. S. Highway 54
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
Series C-15231 Brand New. 50 Units. 1, 2, 3, & 4 Bedroom Suites. T. V. Phones. Refrigeration. Swimming Pool. Luxurious Accommodations


Monterey Court, 4601 Montana Ave
Title:
Monterey Court, 4601 Montana Ave
El Paso (TX), Chrome PM 1964 Feb-13

Description:
Series C-17443 On U. S. 62 and 180, the Carlsbad Highway. Home like comfort. Air Conditioned. Phones and Television in rooms. Budget Rates. Complete Mexico Information. Owner operated.



Hotel Cortez
Title:
Hotel Cortez
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
Series 664 Facing directly on the beautiful San Jacinto Plaza, sometimes called Alligator Park because of its pool of alligators in the center, this magnificent hotel is the scene of many conventions, banquets and other civic functions. In addition to its own many facilities, being located in the very heart of the town, it offers easy access to all that a downtown shopping center contributes.


Del Camino Motor Hotel, 4900 Black Alameda Ave U. S. Highway 80-East
Title:
Del Camino Motor Hotel, 4900 Black Alameda Ave U. S. Highway 80-East
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
Series 20936 "World's Second Largest" Duncan Hines Recommended View showing spacious lobby, Gift Shop, and Registration Desk in Main Building. On both sides of highway, surrounding main building, are - 275 modern sleeping rooms - new swimming pool - complete shopping center - and Coffee Shop famous for prime steaks and Mexican foods. Lions - Rotary - Optimists - Kiwanis meet here. "8 minutes to downtown - 10 minutes to Juarez"



Hotel Dieu
Title:
Hotel Dieu
El Paso (TX), Divided Back PM 1910 Jun-03


La Posta Motor Lodge, 4111 North Mesa
Title:
La Posta Motor Lodge, 4111 North Mesa
El Paso (TX), Continental Chrome PM 1981

Description:
Friendship Inns - AAA Mexico Auto Insurance Sightseeing Tours, Pool & Spa.



San Antonio Street Looking East
Title:
San Antonio Street Looking East
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
Series 9A-H830 This striking view is seen from the Paso Del Norte, one of the larger hotels of the city. Several of the better department stores and mercantile establishments are located on this busy thoroughfare. Street cars going to Juarez, Old Mexico make their loop trip here and visits across the Rio Grande can be made at short intervals.


Texas College Of Mines
Title:
Texas College Of Mines
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
Series 86 Showing three of the many beautiful buildings of this College, that is set right in the mountains near El Paso. Texas.



Texas Street Looking East
Title:
Texas Street Looking East
El Paso (TX), Linen PM 1951 Jan-31

Description:
Series 2317


New International Bridge
Title:
New International Bridge
El Paso (TX), Linen PM 1938 Aug-03

Description:
Series 2018 New International Bridge, Connecting Avenida Juarez and Santa Fe Street Between C. Juarez, Mexico and El Paso, Texas.



Radford School For Girls
Title:
Radford School For Girls
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
Radford School for Girls is a distinctive preparatory school which has an enviable scholastic reputation. The enrolment is limited. References are required. El Paso has a dry equable climate Altitude 3785 feet. Established 1910


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



President Porfirio Diaz In Lineof Parade
Title:
President Porfirio Diaz In Lineof Parade
El Paso (TX), Divided Back unused

Description:
Oct. 16th 1909


Glimpse Of San Jacinto Plaza
Title:
Glimpse Of San Jacinto Plaza
El Paso (TX), Linen PM 1930 Oct-29

Description:
Glimpse of San Jacinto Plaza, El Paso Texas. A beautiful breathing spot in the heart of the city, green throughout the year.



San Jacinto Plaza
Title:
San Jacinto Plaza
El Paso (TX), Linen unused


Dam At Elephant Butte, Rio Grande
Title:
Dam At Elephant Butte, Rio Grande
El Paso (TX), Linen

Description:
This great dam recently completed at Elephant Butte is 1674 feet in length and height from bed rock 318 feet, The flood waters impounded behind this mass of concrete backs up for more than 40 miles creating the largest artificial lake in the world. Known as the Rio Grande Project and built by the Government under supervision of reclamation service entailing an expenditure of more than $12,000.000 and reclaiming 200.000 acres of fertile land.



Free Public Bathing Beach, Washington Park
Title:
Free Public Bathing Beach, Washington Park
El Paso (TX), Linen unused


El Paso Street
Title:
El Paso Street
El Paso (TX), Divided Back unused



The Rio Grande River And Smelting Plant
Title:
The Rio Grande River And Smelting Plant
El Paso (TX), Divided Back unused

Description:
The Rio Grade River and Smelting Plant at El Paso, Texas. At this point the River starts as the International Boundary Line between the United States and Old Mexico. The land shown to the right of the River is in Mexico The River here flows through the Pass, from which El Paso derives her name. The altitude is the lowest on the Continental Divide, reaching slightly over 4,000 feet above sea level.


Carnegie Public Library And El Paso's Public Band Stand
Title:
Carnegie Public Library And El Paso's Public Band Stand
El Paso (TX), Divided Back unused

Description:
Carnegie Public Library and El Paso's Public Band Stand. Frequent concerts by Military Bands during the summer months



Irrigating Canal Near El Paso
Title:
Irrigating Canal Near El Paso
El Paso (TX), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1905 Dec-21


Elks Home
Title:
Elks Home
El Paso (TX), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 Mar-13



Irrigation Canal Near El Paso
Title:
Irrigation Canal Near El Paso
El Paso (TX), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused


A Suburban Residence District
Title:
A Suburban Residence District
El Paso (TX), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused



El Paso High School And Stadium
Title:
El Paso High School And Stadium
El Paso (TX), Linen unused


Irrigating Canal
Title:
Irrigating Canal
El Paso (TX), Divided Back PM 1927 Feb-06

Description:
Reclaiming Arid Lands



Busy Downtown El Paso
Title:
Busy Downtown El Paso
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
Busy downtown El Paso, Texas, "The International City", showing one of the trolley cars in the foreground. This is one of the few cities still using the trolley.


Car No. 1 San Jacinto Plaza
Title:
Car No. 1 San Jacinto Plaza
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
This is the first car that ran between El Paso and Ciudad Juarez. (Not a replica.) This was the first piece of equipment by the El Paso original Traction Co., formed by two pioneer El Pasoans, Joseph Magoffin and Zack T. White. "Mandy," the mule, however, is a replica. As good as she was, it would be expecting a lot to ask her to still be here. The El Paso Odd Fellows Lodge have perpetuated her memory in this casting. The car and "Mandy" were placed in San Jacinto Plaza, September 1955.



William Beaumont General Hospital
Title:
William Beaumont General Hospital
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
Consisting of 170 buildings, it is the sixth largest Army general hospital in the nation. It meets the needs of the nearby military installations.


Birdseye View Of El Paso
Title:
Birdseye View Of El Paso
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused



El Paso Central Travelodge, 409 East Missouri Street
Title:
El Paso Central Travelodge, 409 East Missouri Street
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
Welcome to the Travelodge at El Paso Central. Situated near the Rio Grande River and Old Mexico. Easily accessible from Interstate Highway 10


Knox Hotel, 216 San Francisco St
Title:
Knox Hotel, 216 San Francisco St
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
• Nearest to everything for a pleasurable visit • 100 comfortable rooms • Our coffee shop is open 24 hours • Greyhound bus depot in the same building • Walking distance to Juarez, old Mexico • Three blocks from the Railroad Depot • Within 5 minute walk of downtown shopping center, leading theatres, and office buildings. "Free Parking For Our Guests".



Mt. Franklin
Title:
Mt. Franklin
El Paso (TX), Chrome PM 1954 Jun-28

Description:
The most lettered mountain in the world, this famous landmark rises nearly 5,000 ft. in the center of El. Paso. Scenic Drive winding across the face of Mt. Franklin offers a panoramic view of the city which lies in the valley of the Pass To the North.


The International City
Title:
The International City
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
Aerial view of the downtown area of El Paso - the Gateway to Mexico



The International City
Title:
The International City
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
Corner of Oregon & Mills


Del Camino Courts, 4900 Block Alameda Ave
Title:
Del Camino Courts, 4900 Block Alameda Ave
El Paso (TX), Chrome PM 1954 Jan-22

Description:
"World's Second Largest" Duncan Hines Recommended. View showing main building, which houses spacious lobby. On both sides of highway, surrounding main building, are 250 modern sleeping rooms - new swimming pool - complete shopping centre - and Coffee Shop famous for prime steaks and Mexican foods.



El Maida Temple, 126-128 North Campbell
Title:
El Maida Temple, 126-128 North Campbell
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
The home of El Maida Temple. Acquired by El Maida Temple in 1946, it has been continuously occupied by t shrine since that date. El Maida Temple was founded in 1907.


United States Custom Building At International Bridge
Title:
United States Custom Building At International Bridge
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused



Ysleta Mission
Title:
Ysleta Mission
El Paso (TX), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Site of the first Mission in Texas. Corpus Christi de la Ysleta del Sur. Founded in 1682 by Don Antonio de Otermin and Padre Fray Francisco Ayeta to civilize and Christianize the Tiqua Indians


Glimpse From San Jacinto Plaza
Title:
Glimpse From San Jacinto Plaza
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
This famous park is well remembered by all visitors to El Paso, in the land of vivid contrasts. The park, located in the heart of the city, is provided with many benches, where tourists and residents can observe the busy city life during the day and enjoy the cool southern breezes in the evening. The well known Alligator pool, located here, is an amusing attraction to young and old.



Greetings From El Paso
Title:
Greetings From El Paso
El Paso (TX), Chrome PM 1963 Apr-02

Description:
Looking South into Old Mexico across El Paso from scenic drive. From a vantage point over 1000 ft. above the city a panoramic view of the "City at the pass to the North" captures the eye and affords one of the scenic delights of the southwest. In the right foreground is El Paso's famous Medical center. In the center is the world's largest icing dock for refrigerator trans-continental trains and in the background are Ciudad Juarez and the Sierra Madre Mountain Range.


Ysleta United Methodist Church
Title:
Ysleta United Methodist Church
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
This is a view of the Sanctuary at time of dedication, December 1, 1968. Built in 1957.



Main Gate To Biggs Air Force Base
Title:
Main Gate To Biggs Air Force Base
El Paso (TX), Chrome PM 1956 Feb-22

Description:
The entrance to one of the finest military air bases in the world. Many of military aviation's most notable accomplishments have been achieved here at Biggs. The performance record of its men and officers is an excellent one, and its typical air force pride will maintain that "esprit de corps."


Oregon Street
Title:
Oregon Street
El Paso (TX), Divided Back unused



Air View El Paso
Title:
Air View El Paso
El Paso (TX), Chrome PM 1988 Mar-29

Description:
Northward rise the Franklin Mountains, a range of bare craggy peaks the highest o which reaches an elevation of 7,167 feet. Ranger Peak Aerial Tramway rides you to the top of one of these peaks. From the top you can see three states - The Mexican State of Chihuahue and Texas and new Mexico - Two Countries, United States and Old Mexico and the Rio Grande River that divides the two Countries at this point.


Railway Bridges Across The Rio Grande And The Great Customs Smelter
Title:
Railway Bridges Across The Rio Grande And The Great Customs Smelter
El Paso (TX), Divided Back unused

Description:
Mt. Franklin rising in the background whose lofty peak reaches an altitude of nearly 8000 ft., being the highest point in Texas.



City Hall
Title:
City Hall
El Paso (TX), Divided Back PM 1908 Mar-28


Hotel Sheldon
Title:
Hotel Sheldon
El Paso (TX), Divided Back PM 1918 Dec-04



San Jacinto Plaza
Title:
San Jacinto Plaza
El Paso (TX), Divided Back PM 1912 Aug-13

Description:
San Jacinto Plaza, El Paso, Texas, looking East. A beautiful breathing spot in The heart of The City, Green all year around.


Loretto College and Academy, Austine Terrace
Title:
Loretto College and Academy, Austine Terrace
El Paso (TX), Linen unused



El Paso'S New High School
Title:
El Paso'S New High School
El Paso (TX), Divided Back unused

Description:
EL PASO'S NEW HIGH SCHOOL. COSTING HALF MILLION DOLLARS. FIREPROOF AND MODERN IN EVERY RESPECT. FACING STADIUM WITH SEATING CAPACITY OF 8.000


Washington Park
Title:
Washington Park
El Paso (TX), Divided Back unused



Glimpse From San Jacinto Plaza
Title:
Glimpse From San Jacinto Plaza
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
This famous park is well remembered by all visitors to EL Paso, in the land of vivid contrasts. The park, located in the heart of the city, is provided with many benches, where tourists and residents can observe the busy city life during the day and enjoy the cool southern breezes in the evening. The well known Alligator pool, located here, is an amusing attraction to young and old.


Royal Lodge, 1401 N. Mesa
Title:
Royal Lodge, 1401 N. Mesa
El Paso (TX), Chrome PM 1967

Description:
All Credit Cards Accepted: All Gaspline Cards All Airline Cards, Carte Blnche, American Express, Diner's Club, Duncan Hines, Plus All Members international Consumer Charge List. Heated Swimming Pool. Park at your back door. 91 rooms. Free TV. Phones in every room. Refrigerated and Air-Conditioned Rooms. Kitchenettes Completely Furnished. Singles and Doubles. Beautyrest Mattresses. All Tile Baths. Family Rates. Mexico Travel Information. Free Coffee and Soup.



Civic Center Of El Paso
Title:
Civic Center Of El Paso
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
Showing City Hall, County Court House and Federal Court House 84.


San Jacinto Plaza
Title:
San Jacinto Plaza
El Paso (TX), Linen unused



El Paso Texas By Night
Title:
El Paso Texas By Night
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
From Mt. Franklin Scenic Drive


Bird's Eye View Business Section
Title:
Bird's Eye View Business Section
El Paso (TX), Linen PM 1945

Description:
Taken from Scenic Drive



Lobby Del Courts
Title:
Lobby Del Courts
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
A Warm Texas welcome Awaits you Del Camino Courts 4900 Block, Alameda Ave., U. S. Highway 80, East El. El Paso Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cooke, Managers


Del Camino Courts, 4900 Block Alameda Aven
Title:
Del Camino Courts, 4900 Block Alameda Aven
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
Del Camino Courts, largest in the City on U. S. Highway 80, at the East edge of El Paso, Texas, Inviting, steam heated, air conditioned rooms with and without kitchenettes. Electric refrigeration, shower and tub baths, locks garages. Beautiful lobby. Telephone in each room, Phone Main 2767 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cooke, Managers.



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

Description:
"The International City." Aerial view of the downtown area of El Paso - the Gateway to Mexico.


Papagayo Motel & Restaurant
Title:
Papagayo Motel & Restaurant
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
20 Completely Equipped Modern Units Beautiful Swimming Pool & Sun Deck Some Kitchenettes. Two miles from Cordova Island Entry into Mexico. 5760 Alameda Avenue (U. S. 80 East) Alternate. Dial 772-0371



Rodeway Inn, 6201 Gateway West
Title:
Rodeway Inn, 6201 Gateway West
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
310 Air Conditioned rooms - Color TV Swimming Pool - Coffee Shop - Dining Room Cocktail Lounge - Banquet facilities for 700


Rodeway Inn, 6201 Gateway West
Title:
Rodeway Inn, 6201 Gateway West
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
310 Air Conditioned rooms - Color TV Swimming Pool - Coffee Shop - Dining Room Cocktail Lounge - Banquet facilities for 700



El Paso High School And Stadium
Title:
El Paso High School And Stadium
El Paso (TX), Linen PM 1949


Lobby Of The Red Mill Court, Highway 80
Title:
Lobby Of The Red Mill Court, Highway 80
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
The Southwest's most unique and attractive court. This substantial, comfortable court is thoroughly modern, yet it is unusual in its Spanish and Southwestern architecture and furnishings. 69 ample-sized units, air conditioned. Excellent coffee shop in connection. The Red Mill is on East U. S. 80 just ten minutes from the heart of El Paso. Phone 3-7595.



Biggs Air Force Base
Title:
Biggs Air Force Base
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
Top: The near 600 M.P.H. aerial refueling tanker is used to refuel the NB-52 bomber at jet speeds and jet altitudes. Bottom: The KB-50 is used to refuel as many as three fighter aircraft at one time.


Federal Prison Located At La Tuna
Title:
Federal Prison Located At La Tuna
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
New Federal Prison located at la tuna Texas, near El Paso - a modern as well as model institution for short term prisoners.



Greetings From El Paso
Title:
Greetings From El Paso
El Paso (TX), Linen unused


Greetings From El Paso
Title:
Greetings From El Paso
El Paso (TX), Linen unused



Greetings From Elpaso
Title:
Greetings From Elpaso
El Paso (TX), Linen unused


International Bridge
Title:
International Bridge
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
Connecting Avenida Lerdo and Stanton Street, Between C. Juarez Mexico and El. Paso.



The Oldest Texas Ranger Alive
Title:
The Oldest Texas Ranger Alive
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
Captain John R Hughes, 84 years old and still active, a veteran of the old Indian wars, is the oldest living member of that famous frontier group," The "Texas Rangers" Captain Hughes lives in El Paso, Texas.


El Paso High School And Stadium
Title:
El Paso High School And Stadium
El Paso (TX), Linen unused



The Bassett Tower
Title:
The Bassett Tower
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
The Bassett Tower, El Paso, Texas. Write the El Paso Gateway Club for free picture booklet.


El Paso County Court House
Title:
El Paso County Court House
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
An impressive reinforced concrete building having a "roof garden jail" and public auditorium.



San Jacinto Plaza
Title:
San Jacinto Plaza
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
The Heart of El Paso


Kress Building, Oregon and Mills Streets
Title:
Kress Building, Oregon and Mills Streets
El Paso (TX), Linen unused



Texas Street
Title:
Texas Street
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
Texas Street is one of El Paso's important thoroughfares. Here are located several of the large banking institutions and many leading mercantile stores. The large skyscraper shown on the left, is the Bassett Tower, one of the many fine office buildings of the city.


Mt. Franklin
Title:
Mt. Franklin
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
Mt. Franklin, whose granite crags reach an altitude of 7152 ft., stands guard at "The Pass" from which the City of El Pasco, Texas, Derives its name.



El Paso High School and Stadium
Title:
El Paso High School and Stadium
El Paso (TX), Linen unused


Loretta College and Academy
Title:
Loretta College and Academy
El Paso (TX), Linen unused



United States Court House
Title:
United States Court House
El Paso (TX), Linen unused


The Bassett Tower
Title:
The Bassett Tower
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
Write the El Paso Gateway Club for free picture booklet



Loretto College and Academy, Austin Terrace
Title:
Loretto College and Academy, Austin Terrace
El Paso (TX), Linen PM 1940

Description:
Operated by the Sisters of Loretto


Red Mill Court, Alameda Ave
Title:
Red Mill Court, Alameda Ave
El Paso (TX) unused

Description:
The Southwest's most unique and attractive court. This substantial, comfortable court in thoroughly modern, yet it is unusual in its Spanish and Southwestern architecture and furnishings. 60 ample-sized units, air conditioned. Excellent coffee shop in connection. The Red Mill is on East U. S. 80 just ten minutes from the heart of El Paso, Phone 3-7595



Beautiful Spanish Type Kress Bldg
Title:
Beautiful Spanish Type Kress Bldg
El Paso (TX) unused


Pioneer Plaza Little Plaza Looking Toward San Jacinto Plaza
Title:
Pioneer Plaza Little Plaza Looking Toward San Jacinto Plaza
El Paso (TX) PM 1969



Glimpse from San Jacinto Plaza
Title:
Glimpse from San Jacinto Plaza
El Paso (TX) PM 1944


San Jacinto Plaza
Title:
San Jacinto Plaza
El Paso (TX) PM 1948



Statue of Christ Sierra De Cristo
Title:
Statue of Christ Sierra De Cristo
El Paso (TX), Linen PM 1951


Pioneer Plaza
Title:
Pioneer Plaza
El Paso (TX), Divided Back PM 1910 Mar-22



A Moonlight Scene
Title:
A Moonlight Scene
El Paso (TX), Divided Back PM 1916 Dec-23

Description:
Camping on the border near El Paso, Texas


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



Federal Building
Title:
Federal Building
El Paso (TX), Divided Back PM 1911 Dec-29


International Boundary Marker No. 1 And The Madero Monument
Title:
International Boundary Marker No. 1 And The Madero Monument
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused

Description:
International boundary marker No. 1 and the Madero Monument. Here two countries and three states meet. The countries are the United Sates and Mexico. The three states are Texas, New Mexico, Chihuahua, Mexico.



El Paso
Title:
El Paso
El Paso (TX), Chrome PM 1969 Jul-01

Description:
Downtown, looking across part of San Jacinto Plaza toward Mills and Mesa Sts.


Greetings From El Paso
Title:
Greetings From El Paso
El Paso (TX), Chrome PM 1961

Description:
The most lettered mountain in the world, this famous landmark rises nearly 5,000 ft. in the center of El Paso. Scenic drive winding across the face of Mt. Franklin offers a panoramic view of the city which lies in the valley of the Pass to the North.



Church Of San Miguel De Socorro
Title:
Church Of San Miguel De Socorro
El Paso (TX), Linen PM 1943 Sep-13

Description:
Here is the first church ever built in Texas the Church of San Miguel De Socorro, erected near where El Paso now stands in 1681. It was built by refugee Spaniards and loyal Indians from the Santa Fe district in New Mexico, who had left that and when the Pueblos revolted in 1680. A replica of this building is constructed on the grounds of the Texas Centennial, 1936 World's Fair. at Dallas.


The Largest Customs Smelter In The Southwest
Title:
The Largest Customs Smelter In The Southwest
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
The Largest customs smelter in the southwest, El Paso, Texas.



Greetings From Elpaso
Title:
Greetings From Elpaso
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
Key To Views On Other Side :- E - San Jacinto Plaza L - Elephant Butte Lake P - Bassett tower A - View of the business Section S - scenic Highway around Mt. Franklin O - Hill top Gardens, Memorial Park.


Greetings From El Paso
Title:
Greetings From El Paso
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
Key to view on other side :- E - San Jacinto Plaza L - Elephant Butte Lake P - Bassett Tower A - View of the Business Section S - Scenic Highway around Mt. Franklin O - Hill Top Gardens, Memorial Park.



New Kress Store
Title:
New Kress Store
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
Texas Mesa Avenue Section


U. S. Custom House
Title:
U. S. Custom House
El Paso (TX), Divided Back



Hinman Hall, Fort Bliss
Title:
Hinman Hall, Fort Bliss
El Paso (TX), Chrome unused


El Paso Texas by Night
Title:
El Paso Texas by Night
El Paso (TX), Linen PM 1943

Description:
From Mt. Franklin Scenic Drive. This spectacular panorama of lights may be seen from the scenic drive, 500 feet above the city around the base of Mt. Franklin elevation 7,152 feet. In altitude at this lookout point is 4,222 feet. In the distance beyond the skyscrapers of El Paso, are seen the city of Juarez and mountain ranges in Old Mexico.



Hotel Paso Del Norte on the Left and Hotel Hilton in Skyline on Right, San Antonio St. and Mesa Ave
Title:
Hotel Paso Del Norte on the Left and Hotel Hilton in Skyline on Right, San Antonio St. and Mesa Ave
El Paso (TX), Linen unused


College of Mines and Metallurgy
Title:
College of Mines and Metallurgy
El Paso (TX), Linen unused



La Posta Lodge
Title:
La Posta Lodge
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
On U.S. 80, West, 5 Minutes to Center of City. Foot of Franklin Mountains 5 minutes from Down Town High-Cool-Quiet New. Adobe Construction. Modern Throughout. Tile Baths. Central Heat and Cooling Café Close. Telephone, Main 2688


Professor Valles And His Famous Mexican Tipica Orchestra
Title:
Professor Valles And His Famous Mexican Tipica Orchestra
El Paso (TX), Linen unused

Description:
This surely is a colorful country. Write Gateway Club, El Paso, Texas, for free Picture Booklet



Texas College of Mines
Title:
Texas College of Mines
El Paso (TX) unused




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