VINTAGE PHOTOS

Yes, Yosemite National Park was designated by an Act of Congress on Oct. 1, 1890, making it the third national park in the United States, after Yellowstone (which happened in 1872) and Sequoia (1890). This was truly the birth of the national park concept, since this was the first time in history that land was set aside purely for preservation and recreation for all people.”Here are those photos:A decal for the Yosemite Falls in Yosemite National Park, California, from 1955. (Getty Images)A vintage illustration of "Greetings from Yosemite National Park, California" -- a large letter vintage postcard from the 1930s. (Getty Images)A room with a wonderful view over the Yosemite Waterfalls at the Yosemite National Park in California. (Ansel Adams/National Park Service/Buyenlarge/Getty Images)Yosemite National Park brings in about 4 million visitors a year, according to the NPS.

SAN ANTONIO – Fashion trends come and go, but “going out of business” signs have never gone out of style in San Antonio. Handy AndyHollywood VideoJoske’sKmartMervyn’sMontgomery WardPaylessRadio ShackToys”R”UsThe VogueWolff and MarxWoolcoSurely more department stores or other retailers have left the San Antonio area. Image: UTSA Special Collections, San Antonio Express-News collection (UTSA Special Collections, San Antonio Express-News collection)Joske’s Department Store was founded in 1869 by Julius Joske, according to the City of San Antonio. Image: Courtesy UTSA Libraries Special Collections/San Antonio Express-News (Courtesy UTSA Libraries Special Collections/San Antonio Express-News)The exterior of Joske Brothers Store on Alamo Street in San Antonio, circa 1892. Image: Courtesy UTSA Libraries Special Collections (Courtesy UTSA Libraries Special Collections)The Vogue, a women’s clothing store, stood at 301 E. Houston St.