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Greeting Card from Grants, New Mexico. ca. 1942, Grants, New Mexico, USA, Grants, New Mexico, was situated on the Old Pony Express Trail to the Pacific Coast in pioneer days. It was a station for change of horses, wagon trains and mail, and was named for President Ulysses S. Grant when he was General of the U. S. Army. Today, Grants (thes being adopted) is a progressive little city on Highway 66 about half-way between Albuquerque and Gallup, N. M. Nestling in the foothills of Mt. Tayler, it is picturesquely surrounded by Spanish-American and Indian villages. Lumbering, mining and farming are carried on extensively, irrigation from the Bluewater Dam producing many trainloads of choice vegetables yearly
Filename: 918_11_LW001704.jpg
Size: 4472 x 2886 (6.7MB)
Date: 28th March 2014
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Greeting Card from Grants, New Mexico. ca. 1942, Grants, New Mexico, USA, Grants, New Mexico, was situated on the Old Pony Express Trail to the Pacific Coast in pioneer days. It was a station for change of horses, wagon trains and mail, and was named for President Ulysses S. Grant when he was General of the U. S. Army. Today, Grants (thes being adopted) is a progressive little city on Highway 66 about half-way between Albuquerque and Gallup, N. M. Nestling in the foothills of Mt. Tayler, it is picturesquely surrounded by Spanish-American and Indian villages. Lumbering, mining and farming are carried on extensively, irrigation from the Bluewater Dam producing many trainloads of choice vegetables yearly
Greeting Card from Grants, New Mexico. ca. 1942, Grants, New Mexico, USA, Grants, New Mexico, was situated on the Old Pony Express Trail to the Pacific Coast in pioneer days. It was a station for change of horses, wagon trains and mail, and was named for President Ulysses S. Grant when he was General of the U.S. Army. Today, Grants (thes being adopted) is a progressive little city on Highway 66 about half-way between Albuquerque and Gallup, N.M. Nestling in the foothills of Mt. Tayler, it is picturesquely surrounded by Spanish-American and Indian villages. Lumbering, mining and farming are carried on extensively, irrigation from the Bluewater Dam producing many trainloads of choice vegetables yearly
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This vintage greeting card from Grants, New Mexico, captures the essence of a charming and historic city. Dating back to 1942, Grants was once an important station along the Old Pony Express Trail to the Pacific Coast. It served as a hub for horse changes, wagon trains, and mail during pioneer days. The town derived its name from President Ulysses S. Grant when he held the position of General in the U. S. Army. Fast forward to present times, Grants has transformed into a thriving and progressive city situated on Highway 66 – conveniently located halfway between Albuquerque and Gallup in New Mexico. Nestled amidst picturesque foothills of Mt. Tayler, it is surrounded by enchanting Spanish-American and Indian villages that add cultural richness to its landscape. Grants boasts extensive lumbering, mining, and farming activities with irrigation from Bluewater Dam contributing significantly to its agricultural success. Each year brings forth trainloads of choice vegetables thanks to this abundant water source. The print showcases not only the historical significance but also highlights Grants' natural beauty and vibrant community spirit that continues to thrive today. This glimpse into Grants' past serves as a reminder of how far this little city has come while preserving its rich heritage along the way.
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