Description
This vintage postcard offers a stunning bird’s-eye perspective of Dallas’ business district, showcasing pastel-colored skyscrapers against a vibrant blue sky and a field of purple wildflowers. The city, described as the world’s most important cotton market, is shown in all its bustling glory. This beautiful Dallas Post Card Co. image dates from approximately the 1930s-1940s.
Front Text (cleaned):
COPYRIGHT BY DALLAS POST CARD CO.
D-44
Bird's-Eye View, Business Section, Dallas, Texas
1B-H250
Back Text (cleaned):
LASSAL
BIRD'S-EYE VIEW BUSINESS SECTION,
DALLAS, TEXAS
This striking view of the business section shows the skyscrapers of the city in a beautiful setting. Dallas, with a population of 360,000, is located in the heart of one of the most important industrial areas and is also the most important cotton market in the world.
Will Elmer, I traveled over 2000 miles to here and I still got 1000 miles to go yet till I get home. I sure had a wonderful trip. This sure is a big city. Well, I will soon be seeing you.
Good Bye Carl.
Fr. Elmer Kappner
R.R. #5
Quincy, Illinois
