Oak Cliff Viaduct and skyline by night, Dallas, TX, 1939

Subjects: Automobiles Bridges & Dams Town & City Views
Card type: Linen
Date: c. 1939 (Linen)

Back of Oak Cliff Viaduct and skyline by night, Dallas, TX, 1939, Dallas Post Card Co., TX, USA, c. 1939 linen postcard — Back

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Night view looking along the Oak Cliff Viaduct toward downtown Dallas, with rows of street lamps glowing above the multi-lane roadway and traffic. The illuminated skyline rises under a full moon and streaked clouds. On the right, the Magnolia Building is marked by its Flying Red Horse sign, the red neon Pegasus that served as a beacon for miles around. The viaduct carried traffic across the Trinity River between Oak Cliff and the central city, and by the late 1930s the Magnolia Petroleum Company's rooftop horse was one of Dallas's best-known night sights.

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Message · English, in pen

Friday P.M. Hi Pal: You really should be out here with me an having quite a rest. Went to see about a job Wed they told me this morn I could go to work next Friday I think I'll like fine - write me some time Taylor

PublisherDallas Post Card Co.

D-41 OAK CLIFF VIADUCT AND SKYLINE BY NIGHT, DALLAS, TEXAS 6A-H2607 --- OAK CLIFF VIADUCT AND SKYLINE BY NIGHT DALLAS, TEXAS This fine night view is seen, when approaching the heart of the city over Oak Cliff Viaduct. The large skyscraper on the right is the Magnolia Bldg. which is easily identified by the "Flying Red Horse" which can be seen for many miles at night DALLAS POST CARD CO., DALLAS, TEXAS MADE ONLY BY CURT TEICH & CO., INC., CHICAGO REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. POST CARD THIS SPACE FOR ADDRESS ONLY

PostmarkedDallas, TX, August 26, 1939, 19:30

Addressed to

Mr Vivian Ford

300 E Broad St Richmond, VA

From1716 Stella Ave

Postcard record

Postmarked	August 26, 1939, 19:30, Dallas, TX
Publisher	Dallas Post Card Co.
Series	D-41 6A-H2607
Condition	Very good
Place addressed	Mr Vivian Ford, 300 E Broad St, Richmond, VA
Place depicted	Dallas Post Card Co., Dallas, TX
Stamp	1c George Washington, green, issued 1909
Stamp	1c George Washington, green, issued 1938, perforated on all sides
Notes	Linen-textured stock with cream border; Curt Teich production number 6A-H2607 and D-41 printed in the margins; light corner wear. Postmark: DALLAS, TEX. AUG 26 7-30 PM 1939. Linen-era divided-back C.T. Art-Colortone card (Dallas Post Card Co. / Curt Teich); 1¢ Washington stamp; light edge wear and toning.

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Oak Cliff Viaduct and skyline by night, Dallas, TX, 1939, postcard, c. 1939. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/oak-cliff-viaduct-and-skyline-by-night-dallas-tx-1939. Accessed November 2, 2026.