Collection:

Albuquerque Historical Postcards

Collection Index # :

O-1

Front Caption:

Greetings from Albuquerque New Mexico

Back Caption:

Greetings from Albuquerque, New Mexico “The Duke City”
The metropolis of New Mexico, Albuquerque is situated on the Rio Grande at an elevation of 4988 ft., and is approximately the center of the state. The busy city of today was founded by Gov. Cuervo in 1706 and named for the Duke of Alburquerque. Later the first R in the name was dropped, with the coming of the Americans.

Date of Photo:

1938

Subject Category:

Miscellany

Original Format Size:

13 x 7.5 cm

Distributor:

Distributed by J.R. Willis, Box 665, Albuquerque, N. M.

Manufacturer:

Genuine Curteich-Chicago "C.T.Art-Colortone" Post Card (Reg.U.S.Pat.Off.)

Manufacturer #:

8A-H2863

Notes:

Space for one cent stamp; Genuine Curteich-Chicago “C. T. Art-Colortone” Post Card; © J. R. Willis (front)

Collection:

Albuquerque Historical Postcards

Collection Index # :

O-2

Front Caption:

Fairview Memorial Park and Crematory - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Back Caption:

Fairview Perpetual Care Memorial Park and Fairview Park Crematory; Located on S. Yale Ave., bounded by the towering Sandia Mountains on the east and the beautiful Rio Grande Valley on the west. City Office 1100 East Coal Ave. Phone 76;   Park Office S. Yale Ave. Phone 615; Albuquerque, New Mexico

Date of Photo:

1938

Subject Category:

Miscellany

Original Format Size:

13 x 7.5 cm

Manufacturer:

Genuing Curteich-Chicago "C.T.Photo-Colorit" Post Card (Reg.U.S.Pat.Off.)

Manufacturer #:

8A-H3052

Notes:

"linen" finish on front of card; deckle edge border; "4-" penciled notation on back of card

Collection:

Albuquerque Historical Postcards

Collection Index # :

O-3

Front Caption:

Albuquerque Christian Children's Home

Back Caption:

ACCH Logo; Albuquerque Christian Children's Home, 5700 Winter Haven Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120

Date of Photo:

ca. 1990

Subject Category:

Miscellany

Original Format Size:

13 x 7.5 cm

Notes:

*card aprox. 1/3 in. 'taller' than regular. Stamp block: Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Albuquerque, NM Permit No. 491; ACCH logo on reverse; ".25" penciled notation on back of card

Collection:

Albuquerque Historical Postcards

Collection Index # :

O-4

Front Caption:

Howdy from Albuquerque New Mexico (banner across 2 photos)

Back Caption:

Top View: Giant Saguaros and sage brush in a typical desert setting. Bottom View: White Sands National Monument at Alamogordo, New Mexico

Date of Photo:

ca. 1960

Subject Category:

Miscellany

Original Format Size:

13 x 7.5 cm

Distributor:

Published and Distributed by Bob Petley, Phoenix, Arizona (Petley Script logo)

Distributor #:

no numbers. Made in U.S.A.

Notes:

Handwritten in pencil: "Airport Albuquerque, New Mexico Feb. 18, 58"; "1-00 5 cents" penciled notation on back of card