Description
Elizabeth Street in Brownsville, Texas’ downtown business area, pictured on this vintage postcard, shows a charming street scene with classic cars parked along the sides of buildings. The clear blue sky and beige-toned buildings create a nostalgic atmosphere. This postcard, mailed in the 1950s, marks Brownsville as an important international port and starting point of the old Chisholm Trail.
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Brownsville, Tex.
Elizabeth Street in Brownsville's downtown business area. Historically, it is the beginning of the old Chisholm Trail. Brownsville was established in 1846 at the time of the Mexican War, which began nearby. It is an important international port of entry by sea, air, and rail.
Storing five to 1952
and being in Mexico yesterday
interesting places
7/10/52
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