In a new book debuting in August from Arcadia Publishing, local author Ron Smith uses over 200 historic postcards to take readers on a nostalgic journey down memory lane. Vintage postcards show how the streets, houses, businesses, and landscapes of Amarillo have changed over the years.
Images and detailed captions offer readers a unique glimpse into the city’s past.
Highlights of Amarillo:
• Features never before seen vintage postcards from the author’s collection
• Includes images of historic buildings, many of which are long gone
• Explains how Amarillo went on to become one of the world’s busiest cattle shipping points in the late 1890s
• Shows Amarillo in the making through postcards
Author Ron Smith was born and raised in Amarillo, attended school in Canyon, and earned a bachelor’s degree from Amarillo College. He served his country in the Navy for 8 years and he recently retired from the United States Postal Service in Amarillo after 22 years of dedicated service.
Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and on-line retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or www.arcadiapublishing.com.
