Official San Antonio Tricentennial Pictorial Postmark Available for Use
San Antonio’s Tricentennial Commemorative Week Highlights Rep. Doggett’s Efforts to Create a Pictorial Postmark
San Antonio, Texas — Today, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett, with Mayor Pro-Tem Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales, Executive Director of San Antonio Tricentennial Commission Carlos Contreras, and San Antonio Postmaster Robert D. Carr Jr. unveiled the City's official Tricentennial Pictorial Postmark from the U.S. Postal Service, an exciting federal recognition of our City's 300th year to kick-off Commemorative Week. Starting tomorrow, May 1st, San Antonians will be able to use the commemorative pictorial postmark all month long on their mail presented for postmarking at the retail window at the Arsenal Station Post Office, located at 1140 S Laredo St., San Antonio, TX 78204, in honor of the City's Tricentennial celebrations. The Postmark can be found below.
"The Tricentennial Pictorial Postmark will give San Antonians an opportunity to share the history and celebration of San Antonio's 300th year across the country and world and save our city's story as special memorabilia," said Congressman Doggett. "As we commemorate San Antonio's rich achievements this week, may we leave our mark on history as we look forward to the next 300 years and beyond."
"This is the perfect opportunity to connect your family and friends who do not reside in San Antonio with our colorful, 300-year-old ‘cultura'," said Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales, District 5. "A postcard or letter featuring this special Tricentennial postmark is an easy and limited edition gift that I'm sure many would appreciate."
"This unique commemorative cancellation postmark showcases San Antonio's excitement in celebrating and remembering 300 years of history, people and traditions," said Carlos Contreras, Executive Director of San Antonio Tricentennial Commission. "The stamp will serve as an invitation to those receiving their mail around the world to come visit San Antonio and discover its rich history and diverse culture."
"The San Antonio Post Office is honored to provide this special pictorial postmark, which commemorates the 300th Anniversary of San Antonio," said Postmaster Robert Carr. "On letters traveling near and far, this special postmark will serve as a lasting memento and special reminder of our city's long, colorful and rich heritage."
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