1907 Hot Air Balloon Tour Tia Juana Mexico

Experience the charm of early 20th-century luxury travel with this 1907 real photo postcard (RPPC). Hot air balloon tours by Tally Ho were a popular indulgence for the affluent traveler at the turn of the century. This card features a handwritten note on the back, referencing a visit to the ruins of the old adobe custom house in Tia Juana, Mexico, with Mr. Fisher as the guide.

The front of the postcard showcases a photograph of the ruins, complete with a telegraph pole standing beside them. Published by E. P. Charlton & Company, a notable chain of five and ten cents stores established in 1890, which later merged with other brands to form the F. W. Woolworth Company in 1912. This postcard is a fascinating piece of history, capturing both a moment in time and the evolution of commercial enterprises.