Albuquerque Historical Postcard Collection

Collection:

Albuquerque Historical Postcards

Collection Index # :

I-1

Front Caption:

In the Residence District, Copper Avenue, ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico           

Date of Postcard:

ca.1910

Subject Category:

Homes and Subdivisions

Original Format Size:

13 x 7.5 cm

Publisher :

Fred Harvey

Publisher # :

302

Notes:

Hand-colored; Stamp Domestic 1 Cent, Foreign 2 Cents; Shows 3 very large homes on Copper Ave. Stamp block edge of card is torn off; "10 As is" penciled notation on back of card

Collection:

Albuquerque Historical Postcards

Collection Index # :

I-2

Back Caption:

Ernie Pyle Home, Albuquerque, New Mexico           

Date of Postcard:

1946

Subject Category:

Homes and Subdivisions

Original Format Size:

13 x 7.5 cm

Publisher :

Baxtone-Box-175-Amarillo,Texas-Made in U.S.A. circular View Gram Logo

Publisher # :

BSS 54

Manufacturer # :

1234

Notes:

View Gram Circular Logo on reverse

Collection:

Albuquerque Historical Postcards

Collection Index # :

I-3

Back Caption:

Ernie Pyle's Home Albuquerque, N. Mex.  The residence of the famous Scripps Howard Columnist was donated to the city of Albuquerque. The home is used as a branch Library containing about 6000 volumes.

Date of Postcard:

1951

Subject Category:

Homes and Subdivisions

Original Format Size:

13 x 7.5 cm

Distributor:

Distributed by Southwest Post Card Co.,  Box 685, Albuquerque,N .M.

Distributor #:

K-209

Manufacturer # :

1C-P1716

Notes:

Genuine Curteich-Chicago “C.T. Photochrom” Post Card'; Circular Inset Photo of Ernie Pyle on card front

Collection:

Albuquerque Historical Postcards

Collection Index # :

I-4

Back Caption:

Typical examples of Albuquerque homes, set amid green lawns and surrounded by trees and flowers that seem even more attractive because of the bright sunshine and scant rainfall.  This card printed for free distribution by the Albuquerque Civic Council, City Hall, Albuquerque New Mexico.

Date of Postcard:

ca. 1945

Subject Category:

Homes and Subdivisions

Original Format Size:

13 x 7.5 cm

Notes:

B/W Photo. No Dist or Pub numbers Four homes shown on card front; "3-" penciled notation on back of card

Collection:

Albuquerque Historical Postcards

Collection Index # :

I-5

Back Caption:

Albuquerque is a city of wide tree-lined streets bordered by comfortable homes.  One-story houses are the rule, and the extent of lawns and flowers in this dry, sunny climate is most surprising. This card printed for free distribution by the Albuquerque Civic Council, City Hall, Albuqerque, New Mexico

Date of Postcard:

ca.1950

Subject Category:

Homes and Subdivisions

Original Format Size:

13 x 7.5 cm

Notes:

B/W Photo. No dist or Pub numbers; "5-" penciled notation on back of card