Description
This vintage postcard showcases a charming Dallas, Texas streetscape, featuring light-colored cars and tan and brown buildings from the 1960s. The scene, looking east on Commerce Street, includes numerous businesses like the Adolphus Hotel and Rent-A-Car services. This color postcard by Leonard Raef, postmarked October 22, 1966, offers a nostalgic glimpse into downtown Dallas.
Front Text (cleaned):
Hi! From Big "D" TEXAS. Adolphus Hotel. Auto Entrance. Bare Hayes Ave. Rent-A-Car. Horse Shoe Colony Club. Club Man $29. Restaurant. Rent-A-Car. Rent per day. Park. Park here. Nichols Br. Parking. Rent-A-Car. 35¢
Back Text (cleaned):
Looking east on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas, Texas.
Color by Leonard Raef
10/22/66
Dear Edna,
We have had a wonderful time.
So, starting home today. Love,
Harriet & Marge
Miss Edna Harrison
223 17th St.
Mt. Vernon, Ill.
