Reviews for Amarillo, Texas (Postcard History Series)

The average rating for Amarillo, Texas (Postcard History Series) based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2015-01-04 00:00:00 Jason Brazier This book is part of the Postcard History Series which explores an area's history through its postcards. Mr. Smith chose to stop the postcards in the late 1950s. I enjoyed the book very much, even though it made me very sad at times. I believe in historic preservation and so many turn of the century buildings were torn down. Still the memories are preserved in some way and other buildings still exist. I learned the history behind some of the buildings I have spotted downtown. I learned that on May 15, 1949 a tornado passed within a mile and a half of where I now live. If you enjoy postcards and want to learn more about Amarillo's past through its architecture, then you will enjoy this book.

Review # 2 was written on 2018-08-05 00:00:00 John Amith Simplistic and disjointed. Was really disappointed with how the book handled the overtly racist imagery on the facade of a north Seattle restaurant' it was pawned off as a case of the owner considering it a cute marketing gimmick to attract children. This sort of thing shouldn't be treated as a cutesy anecdote without censure. Why even tell this bit at all unless you're going to call out his ignorance? Is it part of the classically over-used "oh, he meant no harm" strategy? Because he did cause harm. Actively. I know local history tomes aren't always held to the highest standards, but the failure to acknowledge the gross grimness of racist caricature and trying to spin it lighthearted? I found it pretty offensive and it hampered my enjoyment of the rest of the book.