Description
This vintage postcard showcases Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, looking north, featuring a charming street scene with pastel-colored buildings and classic cars. The majestic State Capitol Building, constructed of Texas red granite, is prominently displayed in the background. This Art-Colortone postcard, made by Curt Teich & Co., is from approximately the 1930s-1950s.
Front Text (cleaned):
Congress Avenue looking north, Austin, Texas.
Photo by Ellison.
3A-H459
Back Text (cleaned):
PHOTOGRAPH BY ELLISON, AUSTIN, TEXAS
LOOKING UP CONGRESS AVENUE
WITH STATE CAPITOL IN BACKGROUND
Looking north on Congress Avenue, principal business thoroughfare of the city, with the majestic State Capitol Building, built of Texas red granite at a cost of 3,000,000 acres of public lands, stands symbolic of the empire that is Texas.
"C. T. ART-COLORTONE," MADE ONLY BY CURT TEICH & CO., INC., CHICAGO, U.S.A.
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