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City Park, Ft. Worth, Texas

Color postcard depicting the City Park in Ft. Worth, Texas. Flower beds are created in shapes such as stars and horse shoes. handwritten on the front of the card is,"Beats Delmar doesn't it?" Correspondence on the back reads, " Hello Bro. Your card received. was glad to hear from you and especially so when you said you had been out with the girls. Presume you and Kitty have buried the hatchet and are still lovers in the same old way. Be a good boy and let me hear from you. Your sis". It is addressed to Mr. Will Miatt, Oklahoma City, Okla. c/o S. Cotton Oil Mill. It is postmarked Fort Worth, Tex. Aug 29, 1908.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas and Pacific Railway Terminal

Photograph of the Texas and Pacific Terminal at Main and Front Streets in Fort Worth, Texas taken from a postcard. It opened on Dec 16, 1889. The red brick building with a fountain in a foreground was designed by architect O.H. Lang. It served Fort Worth until 1931, when a new larger terminal opened.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barkley and Dobbs]

Photographic postcard of Harry Mildren Barkley Sr. and Walter Cleveland "Dutch" Dobbs standing in front of a painted railroad car backdrop. Mr. Barkley is standing on the left, and Mr. Dobbs is standing on the right.
Date: 1900~
Creator: Electric Post Card Studio
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Jay Lee Food Store Advertisement]

Postcard with a printed advertisement for Jay Lee Food Store in Grapevine, Texas; the ad shows prices for various items for the days "Fri. - Sat. - Aug. 11-12."
Date: August 10, 1950
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard Addressed to Lois Matlock, June 17, 1908]

Postcard sent to Lois Matlock with an illustration depicting a man walking up to a woman and being surprised by her appearance once she moves out from behind her umbrella; the caption reads: "Things Are Not What They Seem." There are also random notes throughout the card, including names placed above the man and the woman.
Date: June 17, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Indian Village Dancers at Six Flags]

Postcard of three dancers dressed as Indians in front of a teepee at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Six Flags Over Texas Postcard]

Postcard of kids riding mules in a pack mule train at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Crowd at Nalers Plantation Restaurant]

Postcard of a crowd of people eating on the patio of Nalers Plantation Restaurant at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Conquistador Riding a Mule]

Postcard of a man dressed up as a conquistador on a mule in front of a stone wall at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Riverboats and Astrolift]

Postcard of several people on a boat in a river, and several more on a ride called the Astrolift at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Three Amusement Rides]

Postcard of people on three rides on tracks at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas. The roller coaster at the top is the Runaway Mine Train, the ride in the middle is an authentic 1898 steam engine, and the ride at the bottom is the Mini Mine Train, which was designed for younger riders.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hawaii Kai Postcard]

Postcard advertising Hawaii Kai, including pictures of girls dancing, dolphins jumping out of the water in front of a yellow tent, and a ship.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Ora Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, July 23, 1891]

Postcard from Ora Osterhout to her father, John Patterson Osterhout, discussing what she has been doing in Fort Worth, Texas. On the back, it is addressed to Mr. J. P. Osterhout in Belton, Bell Co., Texas, and it is postmarked Fort Worth, Texas, July 23, 1891.
Date: July 23, 1891
Creator: Osterhout, Ora
System: The Portal to Texas History

Andy Nelson Postcard

Postcard with a photo of Andy Nelson in a wagon. He was born in slavery in 1862. His life spanned from slavery to the Civil Rights movement. Andy served for 35 years as the Worshipful Master of the Mosier Valley Masonic Lodge No. 103 until his death in 1960. He served on several grand juries in the 1950s. He posed for this postcard in 1912.
Date: 1912
Creator: Lessie
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Undated postcard from M. Dorothy Dodd to Mary Moore]

A postcard from M. Dorothy Dodd in Kansas City, Missouri, to Mary Moore. Dodd writes to say that she left Gallatin and hopes to enjoy the "western atmosphere" in Kansas City. She mentions that all are well in Gallatin, and that "Sister" is recovering from a long illness. The postcard, postmarked September 6, is addressed to Mrs. Mary A. Moore in Fort Worth, Texas, Box 52.
Date: unknown
Creator: Dodd, M. Dorothy
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Receipt for Life Insurance Application]

Card from the Veterans Administration to Jack C. Vaughan, informing him that they have received his life insurance application.
Date: 1950~
Creator: United States. Veterans Administration.
System: The Portal to Texas History

First Methodist Church, South Fort Worth, Texas

Color postcard picturing the "First Methodist Church of South Fort Worth, Texas, Finest Church in Southwest. Cost $125,000." It is a large brick building. A horse and carriage stands on the street next to it. Correspondence on the back reads, " helo Baby if you was here the old wind would blow you a way and then dady woudn have any baby Dady." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 417 High St. Okla City. It is postmarked Decatur, Texas, Jan 1909.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

City Hall, Fort Worth, Texas

Color postcard picturing City Hall in Fort Worth, Texas. It is a large stone building with a red roof. Horses and carriages stand in the driveway of the building. Correspondence on the back reads, "My Dear baby dady Received [ ] papers and a letter this morning and will wright a letter tomorrow your Dady." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 417 High St., Okla City. It is postmarked Decatur, tex on Jan 26, 1909.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Henderson Street, Fort Worth, Texas

Color postcard picturing Henderson Street in Fort Worth, Texas. The street is lined with trees. On the back the correspondence reads, "helo baby are you Glad that dady is all most Ready to come back home and have some tea party with you dad will be home Satday or Sunday. be good Baby Your Dady." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, Okla City, 417 High St.,Okla. It is postmarked Decatur, Tex on Feb 3, 1909.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Tarrant County Court House, Fort Worth, Texas

Color postcard with a picture of the Tarrant County Court House in Fort Worth, Texas. The red granite building is in a Renaissance Revival style. The card is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, Okla City.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Tarrant County Courthouse]

Postcard of the Tarrant County Courthouse in Fort Worth, Texas. Handwritten note on the front of the postcard is addressed to Lou Rayburn and tells of the author's plans to travel to El Paso.
Date: June 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

"Epworth By the Sea" Post Card

Postcard dated 1909 of the "Epworth By the Sea" Hotel and Pavillion.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Card from Fishburn Cleaners to D. W. Kempner, March 19, 1948]

Postcal card from Fishburn Cleaners to D. W. Kempner informing him that his garments have been received for cleaning and will be returned as soon as possible.
Date: March 19, 1948
Creator: Fishburn Cleaners
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard Addressed to George Pendexter, May 11, 1909]

Postcard addressed to George Pendexter with a note on the back that reads: "If you know Ft. Worth, you can recognize this spot." The photograph on the reverse side shows a view down Broadway St. looking at badly damaged buildings and trees caused by a recent fire. The building on the far right has large portions of its walls damaged and those in the background have their roofs destroyed.
Date: May 11, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History