Athens Georgia - Washington Street Downtown - Linen Postcard SP23

This linen-era postcard shows Washington Street looking east in Athens, Georgia, with downtown storefronts and vintage automobiles.

Scene Details:

• Washington Street downtown commercial district
• Big Star Food Stores building on the right
• M. Leathers storefront with white facade
• Multi-story brick commercial buildings lining both sides of the street
• Vintage 1940s automobiles and delivery trucks parked along the street
• Pedestrians on the sidewalks
• Street lamps and utility poles
• Tree branches framing the left side of the view
• Published by Northeast GA Cigar & Candy Co., Athens, GA
• Number 73067 on the back
• Back includes description: "Athens, Georgia is located on a curve of the Oconee River and is known as the home of the University of Georgia"

A piece of Athens, Georgia downtown history documenting Washington Street during the linen postcard era.

Please zoom into and look closely at the front and back photos to view condition, and feel free to send me a message if you have any questions. Thank you, D