Go back in time and see San Antonio, Texas, through vintage postcards from the 1900s to the 1950s. Historic images review places that made the city famous. See Fort Sam Houston, the San Fernando Cathedral, the authentic Mexican shops in Market Square, visit the historic Bexar County Courthouse and an immense collection of trophies in the Buckhorn Saloon. Enjoy the scenery of Brackenridge Park, the sights along the River Walk, and the old Spanish architecture of the Mission San Juan de Capistrano. The Spanish Governor's Palace has been called "the most beautiful building in San Antonio." Learn about Texas history and San Antonio's most famous landmark, the Alamo. AUTHOR: Mary Martin heads Mary Martin Postcards, a three-generation family business that is the largest postcard operation in the world. In addition to a warehouse facility in Perryville, Maryland, the company is a presence at postcard shows worldwide, including York, Pennsylvania, each November.
