Description
This vintage postcard showcases a breathtaking aerial view of El Paso, Texas, featuring the Hilton and McCoy Hotels nestled amidst the city’s sprawling landscape. Mt. Franklin, at 7,152 feet, provides a majestic backdrop to the bustling cityscape. This panoramic view, dating from approximately the 1950s or 60s, captures El Paso as the largest Southwestern city, boasting a population of 105,000.
Front Text (cleaned):
Heart of El Paso, Texas
Hilton Hotel Plaza
Back Text (cleaned):
E.P. 6—Heart of El Paso, Texas.
This panoramic view shows the hub of the city with Mt. Franklin, elevation 7,152 feet, in the background.
El Paso, population 105,000, is the largest of Southwestern cities and headquarters for seeing the many and varied scenic wonders of the area.
Daddy stayed in the Hilton Hotel—the tall red one at the right.
Nonoy for Daddy
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