Description
This vintage postcard shows a lively Main Street in Houston, Texas, bustling with cars and people in the 1940s. The image showcases numerous buildings along the street, capturing the city’s growth. The back features facts about Houston’s size, transportation, and points of interest, noting its population in the 1940 census.
Front Text (cleaned):
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Main Street, looking north, Houston, Texas
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Houston—Fastest growing city in the United States
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Back Text (cleaned):
Sure, hot here. Houston was founded August 30, 1836. It is the largest city in Texas. There are 2,825 acres in Houston's public park system. Twenty railroad lines serve the city. Over 100 steamship lines. Trunk line highways U.S. 75, 96, 90. Principal points of interest are Turning Basin; Gulf Tower; Art Museum; Rice Institute; Hermann Park; Sam Houston Park; San Jacinto Battle Grounds. Population 1940 census 387,000. Hope you are fine. I am doing fine. Everything is going good. Lots of roses in bloom. Hurry back.
Mrs. W.A. Bevel
405 So. Chestnut St.
Christiansburg, Virginia.
