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Vintage black and white real photo postcard captures a bustling bird's-eye view of Houston Street in San Antonio, Texas, during the mid-1940s. The scene showcases historic architecture, including the Fomby and Sommers Drugs storefronts, alongside period automobiles lining the wide thoroughfare. This authentic piece of military history features a "Free" soldier's postmark dated July 9, 1946, sent by a serviceman named Buddy to Miss Helen Maywald in Orangeville. The reverse includes handwritten correspondence mentioning shipping out of San Antonio, providing a poignant glimpse into post-WWII Texas life. Subject: Houston Street, San Antonio Location: San Antonio, Texas Era: Post-WWII (1946) Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) Postmark: July 9, 1946 Postage: Soldier's Free Mail Condition: Used with age-appropriate wear Orientation: Vertical (Front), Horizontal (Back) Features: Street Scene, Vintage Cars, Historic Buildings Retailers Visible: Fomby, Sommers Drugs Sender: Sgt. Buddy Recipient: Helen Maywald Origin: San Antonio AAFBC Keywords: 1940s, Americana, Urban History, Military Postal History, Bexar County, Alamo City, Mid-Century, Collectible, Ephemera, Photography, San Antonio Army Air Field, Texas Heritage, Streetscape, Architecture, Nostalgia