Description
Main Street, Salinas, California glows at night with illuminated buildings and neon signs, showcasing bustling activity. Cars are parked along the street, as seen in this colorized postcard. This view, looking south, captures the vibrant energy of Salinas circa the 1940s.
Front Text (cleaned):
FRANCISCAN HOTEL COFFEE SHOP
POSTAL TELEGRAPH
CRUSTACEAN HOTEL
COMING
GREYHOUND HOTEL
MAIN STREET, LOOKING SOUTH, SALINAS, CALIFORNIA – S6
SHOP
Back Text (cleaned):
Salinas is the county seat of Monterey County.
It is also the principal center of the apricot lettuce industry—the "green gold" that lines Salinas Valley, the "Salad Bowl of the Nation." 1944
The picturesque California rodeo is an annual event.
Pvt. Herbert Michail 37613375
Co. F, 14th Inf.
APO 360
Camp Roberts, California
Dear Cel,
This will give you an idea of what this lower looks like.
Mr. C. Dieffer
1005 A. Bates St.
St. Louis
Missouri
