1908 Dalhart TX Denrock Ave Looking North Horse Wagon Street View Postcard
Item Details
- Type: Antique Divided Back Postcard
- Location: Dalhart, Texas
- Street: Denrock Avenue Looking North
- Postmarked: 1908
- Era: Divided Back (1907–1915)
- Mailed with 1¢ Benjamin Franklin stamp
- Publisher: Harry W. Yaseen
- Original antique postcard
Condition
- Mailed and postmarked 1908
- Corner and edge wear consistent with age
- Writing on back
- Light age toning and postal handling wear
- Please review photos carefully for the exact condition.
Highlights
- Historic downtown Dalhart street scene
- Horse-drawn wagons and early automobiles
- Businesses and storefronts visible
- Excellent view of Denrock Avenue
- Clear 1908 Dalhart, Texas postmark
- Wonderful Texas Panhandle and transportation collectible
Historical Background
Dalhart became an important railroad hub in the Texas Panhandle shortly after the turn of the twentieth century. Denrock Avenue developed into the city\'s principal business district, serving ranchers, railroad workers, merchants, and travelers. Early postcards like this document the transition from horse-drawn transportation to automobiles and preserve a fascinating view of frontier-era commerce and community life.
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