San Pedro Park w/ Swans San Antonio, Texas Postcard
$ 2.25
Description
San Pedro Park w/ Swans San Antonio, Texas Postcard. San Pedro Springs Park is located in the Bexar Country city of San Antonio, Texas. Surrounding the source of the springs, the 46-acre park is the oldest in the state of Texas. Based on the original Spanish land grant, the city of San Antonio's first surveyor Francois P. Giraud defined the park's boundaries in 1851. San Pedro Park San Antonio, Texas This auction is for a very nice white border postcard showing the San Pedro Park in San Antonio, Texas. San Pedro Springs Park is located in the Bexar Country city of San Antonio, Texas. Surrounding the source of the springs, the 46-acre park is the oldest in the state of Texas. It is the location of a Payaya Indian village known as Yanaguana, and is the original site of the city of San Antonio. Based on the original Spanish land grant, the city of San Antonio's first surveyor Francois P. Giraud defined the park's boundaries in 1851. The city officially declared it a public park in 1852, making it the oldest park in the state of Texas. By 1856, the U.S. Camel Corps had camel stables on the site. In 1860, Sam Houston stopped here to deliver a two-hour speech opposing the proposed Texas secession from the United States. During the Civil War the park was used as a prisoner of war camp. After the Civil War, Buffalo Soldiers used the park as a training camp. This card is unposted, yet there is writing on the back of the card. Condition: This card is in very good condition, has bright colors, and a sharp image. There are two very small tears of the bottom edge of the card. -Please see photos for your own evaluation. Standard size postcard. This card is used. Consider all postcards to have Minor edge/corner wear. Major faults are listed above. All single postcards are shipped in sleeves and carefully packaged. We endeavor to list all items accurately. Unless otherwise described, all Postcard collectibles listed are sold as is. This item will be shipped via stamped USPS First Class mail. Shipping to US locations is FREE for this card! International shipping is USD 2.00
