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Governor's Palace patio and fountain, San Antonio, Texas

Card type
Linen

About this subject

A stone-walled lily pond and fountain in the patio of the Governor's Palace in San Antonio, Texas, surrounded by palms, banana plants and dense greenery. The patio floor is laid in a red, white and yellow geometric tile pattern, with a pale stucco building and arched passage behind.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Sat. 3/24/46 greetings - Here's the first one for the collection Having a fine trip. I Spring is there. Best to all cheers, Wally

PostmarkedSan Antonio, TX
Stamp
Addressed to
H. W. Larson

c/o Fred H. Besel, 200 5th Ave, New York 10, NY

Postcard record

PostmarkedSan Antonio, TX
Series11
ConditionGood
Place addressedH. W. Larson, 200 5th Ave, New York, NY
Place depictedGovernor's Palace, San Antonio, TX, San Antonio, TX
Place depictedSan Antonio, TX
PublisherSan Antonio Card Co., San Antonio, TX
Stamp1c George Washington, green, issued 1909
NotesLinen-textured stock with visible cross-hatch grain; no white border; printed caption in upper left. Postmark: SAN ANTONIO TEXAS MAR 24 7:30 AM. Linen-texture divided-back card; 1c green Washington stamp; publisher imprint of San Antonio Card Co.; year in postmark not legible (dealer pencil price mark at top).

Cite this card

Governor's Palace patio and fountain, San Antonio, Texas, postcard, c. 1930. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/governors-palace-patio-and-fountain-san-antonio-texas-1930. Accessed October 5, 2026.