First Baptist Church, San Antonio, TX, circa 1915
- Subject
- Churches
- Card type
- Real photo
About this postcard
A sepia real photo view of the First Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas, a substantial brick building with a domed roof, arched entryways, and a vertical sign lettered "FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH" mounted at the corner. Small shrubs run along the foundation, and utility poles line the street where the church meets the sidewalk. Downtown San Antonio congregations raised large brick and stone churches in the decades around 1900, when the city was growing quickly as a rail and military center. The corner sign, sized to be read from the street, marks the building as a landmark for passersby in carriages, streetcars, and early automobiles.
Postcard Details
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Postcard record
| Condition | Very good |
|---|---|
| Place depicted | First Baptist Church, San Antonio, TX |
| Stamp | none printed stamp box inscription (EK monogram logo at top, PLACE STAMP HERE) |
| Notes | White border; sepia-toned real photo print; slight edge wear. No postmark. Divided-back card with white border; sepia glossy print. Handwritten 'TEXAS' at top left and dealer mark 'RMLJ 3-' at top right; no address, message, stamp, or postmark. Foxing/staining along bottom edge. |
Cite this card
First Baptist Church, San Antonio, TX, circa 1915, postcard, c. 1915. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/first-baptist-church-san-antonio-tx-circa-1915. Accessed November 2, 2026.