Posted Aug 31, 2012, 7:39 AM
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Some cool old postcards (with commentary) in this article
Time-Traveling by Postcard
By Jeffrey S. Kerr
The Austin Post
August 30, 2012
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Long ago my dabbling in Austin history introduced me to the rich array of historic postcards portraying our city’s past. I bought my first Austin postcard – which depicts an early scene along Mount Bonnell Road – for $5 on Ebay. I have since amassed three albums of local postcards dating back to the 1890s, most obtained for less than $5 apiece. Certain landmarks stand out in any era - the Capitol, Congress Avenue and downtown skyline views are notable examples - while other, more obscure landmarks cause one to wonder just what they were thinking back then. Even cards featuring the odd scenes help shed light on Austin’s former cultural landscape, especially if there is a written message on the back. Let’s take a look at some snapshots of the past.
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