Mission San Francisco de Espada, San Antonio, Texas

Subjects: Churches Historic Towers Monuments & Memorials
Card type: Linen
Date: c. 1930 (White Border)

Back of Mission San Francisco de Espada, San Antonio, Texas, c. 1930 linen postcard — Back

About this subject

The stone facade and bell tower of Mission San Francisco de Espada, with three bells in arched openings, a cross at the top, and a tree at the left.

Postcard Details

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PublisherSan Antonio Card Co.

5:—MISSION SAN FRANCISCO DE ESPADA. FOURTH MISSION, BUILT 1731, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS --- Mission San Francisco de Espada is in ruins after witnessing more than two centuries of time. Built by the first settlers in this land, it was one of a chain of Missions built by the Franciscan Fathers from this territory into California. POST CARD PLACE STAMP HERE MADE IN USA PUB. BY SAN ANTONIO CARD CO., SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 47455 THIS SPACE FOR WRITING THIS SIDE IS FOR THE ADDRESS

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Postcard record

Series	5
Condition	Very good
Place depicted	Mission San Francisco de Espada, San Antonio, TX
Place mentioned	San Antonio, TX
Place mentioned	California, CA
Publisher	San Antonio, TX
Notes	Linen texture; no white border visible. No postmark, stamp, address, or handwriting on this scan — printed back only. Divided-back linen-era card, 'MADE IN USA', publisher imprint San Antonio Card Co. Light toning/soiling; pencil dealer marks '#59' and '1-' at lower right.

Cite this card

Mission San Francisco de Espada, San Antonio, Texas, postcard, c. 1930. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/mission-san-francisco-de-espada-san-antonio-texas. Accessed October 5, 2026.