Vintage linen-texture postcard depicts a vibrant scene of Olvera Street in Los Angeles, California, showcasing the "Typical of Early Los Angeles" atmosphere. The colorful illustration features street vendors, musicians, and traditional Mexican bazaars near Union Station. Produced as a "C.T. Art-Colortone" by Genuine Curteich-Chicago, this unposted card includes historical text on the reverse detailing the area's significance as an interesting quarter of quaint pottery and the oldest house in the city.
Note the two small punch holes at the top edge and light pencil markings on the back.
Origin: Los Angeles, California Subject: Olvera Street Type: Linen Postcard Era: Linen (1930-1945) Publisher: Western Publishing & Novelty Co. Printer: Curt Teich Series: C.T. Art-Colortone Location: Plaza / Union Station Theme: Mexican Bazaar Features: Street Scene, Musicians, Pottery Postage: Unposted Condition: Two punch holes
Keywords: Souvenir, Ephemera, Travel, West Coast, Chicano History, Historic District, Marketplace, Folk Art, 1930s, 1940s, Collectible, Americana