Description
Greetings from Harlingen, Texas, a centrally located hub of transportation in the Magic Valley. Brightly lit storefronts and a car illuminate a muted nighttime street scene, showcasing the town’s vibrant energy. This Frank B. Whaley postcard, published circa 1960s, captures the essence of Harlingen’s downtown.
Front Text (cleaned):
Greetings from Harlingen, Texas.
Food stores,
Nativities.
Back Text (cleaned):
FW-661 Main Street of downtown Harlingen, Texas. Centrally located in the Magic Valley, Harlingen is the hub of transportation and consequently the distribution center for the entire area. Junction point for two major railroads and for U.S. Highways 77 and 83, it also boasts a well-equipped new airport. Cotton, citrus, and grain crops are shipped by water, too, via a deep-water port on the intracoastal canal.
Color by Frank B. Whaley
Pub. by FRANK WHALEY POST CARDS 733 Burkshire Corpus Christi, Texas
17619-C
MADE BY
DEXTER PRESS, INC.
WEST NYACK, NEW YORK
Post Card
PLACE
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