Description
This vintage El Paso postcard shows a vibrant street scene with the Hotel Paso Del Norte and Hotel Hilton visible, showcasing the city’s unique architectural blend of beige, brown, red, and green buildings. The card features addresses for the Hotel Del Norte, Cooker America, and Lerner Shops, offering a glimpse into El Paso’s past businesses. This postcard, postmarked with a 2-cent stamp and a handwritten message, dates from approximately the 1950s.
Front Text (cleaned):
765
E.P. 51—San Antonio St. and Mesa Ave., Hotel Paso Del Norte on left
and Hotel Hilton in skyline on right, El Paso, Texas
Hotel Del Norte
Cooker America
Lerner Shops
Back Text (cleaned):
SANDOVAL NEWS SERVICE, EL PASO, TEXAS
How are you? Just fine, myself. Well, as for me now, none will swing your fork. One minute. Wedding. Jane 120.
Walter James
1239 E 53
Long Beach
Calif.
