Vintage San Miguel Church Postcard Socorro New Mexico Petley Chrome Unposted NM
$ 3.8
Description
Vintage San Miguel Church Postcard Socorro New Mexico Petley Chrome Unposted NM. Publisher: Petley Studios, Inc. Subject: San Miguel Church. Vintage postcard showcases the historic San Miguel Church in Socorro, New Mexico, a stunning example of early Spanish-Indian architecture. The front displays a vibrant color photograph by George Thompson, highlighting the mission's distinctive twin towers and adobe construction against a clear blue sky. The reverse side remains unposted and provides historical context, noting that the mission was built in 1598 and features five-foot-thick walls with hand-hewn rafters. This Petley Studios production captures the serene desert atmosphere and architectural heritage of one of the oldest churches on the North American continent. Subject: San Miguel Church Location: Socorro, New Mexico Publisher: Petley Studios, Inc. Photographer: George Thompson Era: Chrome (c. 1939-Present) Type: Printed (Lithograph) Theme: Religious, Architecture, Southwestern Features: Scalloped edges, Unposted Material: Cardstock Orientation: Horizontal Region: US Southwest Keywords: Adobe Mission, Franciscan History, Catholic Heritage, NM Souvenir, Desert Landscape, Colonial Architecture, Petley Color, Vintage Ephemera, Travel Memorabilia, Religious Landmark, 1598 Mission, Albuquerque Publisher
