El Paso Texas San Francisco Street Hilton Hotel Dextone Postcard 1950s Cars

$ 5.28

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Material: Paper City: El Paso Country of Origin: United States Region: Texas Country: USA Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Subject: Cityscape Signed: No Postage Condition: Unposted Theme: Cities Towns Continent: North America Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)

Description

El Paso Texas San Francisco Street Hilton Hotel Dextone Postcard 1950s Cars. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Step back in time with this captivating Dextone postcard featuring San Francisco Street in El Paso, Texas, looking east. This vibrant street scene captures the essence of a bustling mid-century American city, showcasing the iconic Hilton Hotel and Hotel Knox, alongside the prominent Greyhound Bus Depot. Numerous classic automobiles from the 1940s or 1950s line the street, offering a nostalgic glimpse into the era's transportation and daily life. The detailed architecture of the buildings, complete with vintage signage like "Pit Bar-B-Q" and "Hotel Cortez," adds to the historical charm of this collectible piece. Produced by Dexter Press using the Dextone process directly from Kodachrome photography by Jack Taylor, this postcard boasts rich, lifelike colors and a smooth finish, characteristic of high-quality printing from the period. Published by H. S. Beach of El Paso, this card represents a significant piece of local history, perfect for collectors of Texas memorabilia, vintage street scenes, or automotive enthusiasts. Its unposted status preserves the original condition, allowing for a pristine appreciation of this vivid historical snapshot.