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San Antonio TX Plastichrome Chrome Postcard 1966 Night Skyline Highway Barq's
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Vintage chrome postcard published by Weiner News Agency (Plastichrome process) depicting a dramatic night view of the San Antonio, Texas downtown skyline and mid-century expressway interchange. The image captures illuminated highway directional signs for US 81 North/South, US 281 North/South, US 87, and Laredo Street, a prominent Barq's Root Beer billboard, the Alamo National Bank building, and light trails from passing traffic on the elevated overpass.
• Type: Chrome / Photochrome Postcard
• Publisher: Weiner News Agency (Plastichrome)
• Location: San Antonio, Texas (Bexar County)
• Era: Chrome, c. 1960s
• Size: Standard 3.5" × 5.5"
• Postmark: September 1966 (postally used)
• Condition: VG — postally used with handwritten message on reverse; consistent with grade (slight corner wear expected; see photos of both sides)
• Subject Highlights: Night skyline, roadside Americana, Route US 81/281/87 highway signage, Barq's advertising billboard, mid-century expressway, San Antonio city lights
Both front and back photographed. The postally used status and September 1966 postmark add postal history interest to this roadside Americana and Texas topographical chrome. The Barq's billboard and multi-route highway signage cluster provide strong advertising and transportation crossover appeal for collectors.
Shipped securely in a protective sleeve with cardboard support. Combined shipping available — save on additional purchases.
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