Vintage linen postcard titled "Fannin Street, Houston, Texas, Looking North from Lamar Ave."
Historical Context & Features
Era: This specific postcard style is a C.T. Art-Colortone linen postcard printed by the Curt Teich Company and distributed locally by the Seawall Specialty Company. The production number 8B-H52 on the bottom right indicates it was originally produced in 1938.
Scene Details: The illustration captures a bustling mid-century scene in downtown Houston. It features classic vintage automobiles parked along the sides, period storefront signs—including Holts on the right side of the street—and the prominent multi-story skyscrapers defining the city's growing architectural skyline at the time.
