Description
This vintage postcard showcases a charming Main Street scene in Dalhart, Texas, featuring the Mission Theater and parked cars in muted pastel colors. The image depicts storefronts and buildings with legible text, showcasing the town’s unique character. This colorful postcard, postmarked January 6, 1961, offers a glimpse into the town’s atmosphere from the early 1960s.
Front Text (cleaned):
Meljice Pigman
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Back Text (cleaned):
Sun's here
Jan 6, 1961
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$3,000
GRAM
P12093
Address: Box 175, Amarillo, Texas. Made in U.S.A.
Dalhart, Texas. Alt. 3,987. Pop. 5,918.
Main Street
Dalhart lies in a rich wheat and cattle district in the northwestern corner of the Texas Panhandle. A short distance southeast of Dalhart is Rita Blanca Dam, a popular recreational area which includes a sandy beach, boat docks, and other facilities. The XIT Cowhand Reunion is annually held in this town in August, with a rodeo and historical pageant.
Color by Jerry Hodge
