Vintage Postcard 1946 Nice Nurse Swan Car Houston City Hall Texas Lone Star Flag

Social History: The sender writes to a "Dearest Jewel" in San Francisco about "Harry," who is in a nearby hospital. She mentions he can see the very City Hall building shown on the front from his hospital window. The message is full of heart, describing the "nice nurses" and the intense Houston heat ("high 80s and 90s"). It’s a classic "get well" message that links the architectural landmark on the front to the real-life experience of someone recuperating in its shadow.

Scene: This 1946 card captures a poignant moment in post-war Houston. The front shows a peaceful scene with swans, people strolling, parked vintage cars, and flags flying over the new Civic Center. Back marks the building marked "completely air-conditioned".

Era: Linen Era
Print Type: Textured Linen "Art-Colortone"
Publisher: Curt Teich & Co. (Chicago) for Western Lithograph Co
Architect: Joseph Finger, Inc. (Houston)
Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"
Details: Good vintage condition. The ink is dark and legible. Light surface wear and minor edge is toning consistent with a card that traveled from Texas to California.

This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.