In the early 1900s the golden age of postcards was just beginning. Millions ofcards were mailed across America and many survive today in archives andprivate col... » 

In the early 1900s the golden age of postcards was just beginning. Millions ofcards were mailed across America and many survive today in archives andprivate collections. Through these snapshots of history Tylers evolution canbe traced. While fruit and cotton production was king into the early 20thcentury a floral beauty soon brought Tyler new royaltythe Rose Queen. Thediscovery of oil in the citys backyard supplied a security blanket during theGreat Depressions uncertain days and Tyler benefitted with commercial andpopulation growth. This book contains more than 200 vintage postcards thatchronicle Tylers social educational and medical history and its place in theheart of East Texas. «