Description
This colorful vintage postcard showcases a bustling Fort Worth, Texas street scene from the early 20th century, featuring period architecture and cars. The image depicts “Dry Goods and Shoes” stores along Houston Street, as seen from Third Street. This postcard, postmarked November 11th, 1918, offers a glimpse into daily life during the World War I era.
Front Text (cleaned):
Dry Goods
and Shoes.
Looking south on Houston Street from Third Street, Fort Worth.
L. G. Gilberta
Cleburne
Collins Art Co.
Dallas Co.
Back Text (cleaned):
A-70953
Postcard
Sidney, Nov 11th, 1918
Dear Sister, only a few words
to let you know I am well. Miss Rossine Nickman and they had a big parade in my town today. We had to go and march. It was a big hope.
532 Newton St.
Gretna, La.
Answer soon.
