Postcards of Southern Patagonia : Punta Arenas, c1910

By the close of the 19th century, the "world's southernmost town" of Punta Arenas was rapidly developing into a modern city, thanks mainly to the profits of sheep ranching. Public telephone and electric services were inaugurated in 1898, and many fine buildings date from the following decade. It is not surprising, therefore, that several series of postcards were printed locally during this period. Thanks to Dick Hanscom for supplying these examples.

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