Description
A large letter design spells out Tucumcari with small scenic views inside the letters. A cowboy stands at the left, and several riders on horseback chase a running steer across a desert landscape. The card also includes a mountain view and a small Christmas tree scene at the far right. The image is undated.
Front Text (verbatim):
GREETINGS FROM
TUCUMCARI
N.M.
© J. R. WILLIS
Back Text (verbatim):
Tucumcari derives its name from the Indian
name for the nearby mountain. It borders on
the great plains which the Spaniards called
Llano Estacado (staked plains), stakes and
signs being placed to mark the route across
this level land in the early days. It is a
prosperous little city on Hi-way 66 not far
from the Texas line. Stock raising is one of
the chief industries and the nearby Conchas
Dam will bring millions of acres of rich land
under cultivation in the near future.
POST CARD
PLACE
ONE CENT
STAMP
HERE
9A-H1274
DISTRIBUTED BY SOUTHWEST POST CARD CO., BOX 685, ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.
GENUINE CURTEICH-CHICAGO “C.T. ART-COLORTONE” POST CARD (REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.)
