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[Catholic Church in Mexico]

Description: Postcard of the interior 'Altar' area for an unidentified Mexican Church. It is not clear whether this is a 'Mexican Church' somewhere in El Paso, Texas or a 'Mexican Church' somewhere in Mexico. The Altar area and surrounding architecture is decorative and ornate and is a typical representation of 'Jesus at the Altar'. Various Saints surround 'Jesus' and behind 'Jesus' is the Church Tabernacle and above and behind the Tabernacle there appears to be an affixed Catholic Monstrance. Unfortuna… more
Date: 1916~
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Post Office Site]

Description: Photograph of a construction site for a post office. Several men are standing along the edge of the site. In the background, there are stacks of construction materials, and a horse-drawn wagon carrying other materials. Behind the site, there are other buildings.
Date: February 1, 1916
Creator: Winkelmann's Studio
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
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