Description
This vintage postcard showcases a charming Abilene, Texas street scene, featuring beige and grey buildings and parked cars. A prominent hotel stands tall, adding character to the cityscape. This delightful postcard, from approximately the 1970s (based on the postmark information), offers a glimpse into Abilene’s history and growth.
Front Text (cleaned):
St. National Bank Hotel
Back Text (cleaned):
STREET SCENE LOOKING EAST
Abilene, Texas
With its growth greatly augmented in pioneer days by the advent of the Texas Pacific Railroad and in the present era by manufacturing, Abilene's economy centers on ranching, agriculture, and oil as well as manufacturing. Abilene has three colleges—Hardin-Simmons, McMurry, and Abilene Christian. Abilene is located on Interstate Highway 20.
WALCOTT & SONS,
P. O. Box 1044, San Angelo, Texas 76901
S-79425
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