Quadrangle and Clock Tower, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, circa 1940

Subjects: Historic Towers Military Branches & Training Camps Public Parks & Commons
Card type: Linen
Date: c. 1930 (White Border)

Back of Quadrangle and Clock Tower, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, circa 1940, c. 1930 linen postcard — Back

About this subject

A view across a lawn and fountain pool toward the stone clock tower of the Quadrangle at Fort Sam Houston. Large shade trees frame the scene, with a fountain jet arcing over the water in the foreground.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pencil

Dear [illegible], [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible]

PublisherSan Antonio Card Co.

1:-QUADRANGLE. FORT SAM HOUSTON. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS --- The Quadrangle at Fort Sam Houston was constructed in 1879. It was the first United States fort in San Antonio. Adjoining are the old stone officer's quarters built in 1881. Fort Sam Houston is headquarters for the Eighth Corps Area, and the home of the famous Second Division. The grounds abound in tame deer, swan and peacocks. PUB. BY SAN ANTONIO CARD CO., SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS MADE IN USA 47451 THIS SPACE FOR WRITING THIS SIDE IS FOR THE ADDRESS POST CARD

PostmarkedSan Antonio, TX, November 20, 1943

Addressed to

Alfred Scribner

1106 Fred'k St., S.C.S.U., Fort Banks, Mass

Postcard record

Postmarked	November 20, 1943, San Antonio, TX
Condition	Very good
Place addressed	Alfred Scribner, 1106 Fred'k St., Fort Banks, MA
Place depicted	Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX
Place mentioned	Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX
Publisher	San Antonio, TX
Stamp	1c Statue of Liberty, green
Notes	Linen-textured stock; no white border; no visible damage or writing on front. Postmark: SAN ANTONIO TEX NOV 20 1943 AM. Slogan cancel: BUY WAR SAVINGS BONDS AND STAMPS. WWII-era linen card, divided back, MADE IN USA. Faint pencil message written sideways along left edge.

Cite this card

Quadrangle and Clock Tower, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, circa 1940, postcard, c. 1930. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/quadrangle-and-clock-tower-fort-sam-houston-san-antonio-texa. Accessed October 5, 2026.