The carved window and bell tower, topped with a cross, stand out against the stone facade of San Jose Mission in San Antonio, Texas. The caption calls it the Second Mission, built in 1718 by Franciscan friars, and singles out the hand-carved window that made the church a local landmark. A visitor's note describes the mission as well restored and "restful & peaceful within its walls." San Jose is one of the Spanish colonial missions that shaped San Antonio's early history.
Postcard Details
Message · English
It to see as its said to be
the oldest and most
beautiful. It is the fin.
theest out tho and can
be reached only by auto
but maybe someone
will wish to have me see
it. The San Jose mission
is well restored and is
so restful & peaceful
within its walls - It is so
Linen texture; white border.
No postmark or stamp. Divided-back linen card (C.T. Art-Colortone, Curt Teich, Chicago), published by Weiner News Co., San Antonio. Handwritten message in blue ink written sideways across both halves; no address block.
Cite this card
Tower and carved window, San Jose Mission, San Antonio, TX, circa 1930, postcard, c. 1930. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/tower-and-carved-window-san-jose-mission-san-antonio-tx-circ. Accessed November 3, 2026.
