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This postcard captures a vibrant street scene along Obregon Avenue in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. It shows bustling shops and pedestrians in the tourist shopping district where American visitors browse Mexican curios such as serapes, pottery, and traditional handicrafts. The scene prominently features El Zarape Santanero as one of the merchant establishments.Nogales emerged as a major international shopping destination following the completion of railroad connections in the early 1880s. The city developed into a crucial border crossing point where American tourists could experience authentic Mexican culture and commerce just steps from the Arizona border.Obregon Avenue became the heart of the tourist shopping district, lined with curio shops, restaurants, and merchants selling traditional Mexican crafts. Border shopping flourished as Americans crossed into Mexico seeking leather goods, jewelry, pottery, and textiles at favorable prices.The Mexican Revolution had significant impact on Nogales, with revolutionary leader Pancho Villa\'s forces occupying the city in 1914. The Battle of Ambos Nogales in 1918 led to the construction of the first permanent border fence, fundamentally changing the character of this international community.- Published by Sonora Tarjetas
- Card Number I-421
- Vistacolor chrome printing process
- \"¡Coleccione Tarjetas Postales!\" promotional text on reverse
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