Columbus Alabama Main Street Watermelon Stand Real Photo Postcard

Main St. Columbus, likely depicting Columbus, New Mexico, captures a typical developing American border town scene from the 1920s or 1930s. Established in 1891, the town grew as a railroad stop and military garrison, evidenced by its utilitarian single-story buildings and unpaved main thoroughfare. The presence of an early automobile and utility poles indicates a gradual adoption of modern infrastructure in this semi-arid region.