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An exceptional and historic Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) showing the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco while it was still under construction in the mid-1930s. This rare view offers a close-up look at the massive southern cable anchorage and the approach viaduct on the San Francisco side. The surrounding area is clearly still an active construction site, with the bridge’s famous towers rising in the background. Postcards showing the bridge being built are considerably scarcer than the standard tourist views printed after its completion in 1937. This is a fantastic historical document of one of the world’s greatest engineering achievements. Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC). Location: San Francisco, California. The photographic image is sharp and clear with great detail and strong contrast. The card is very clean on both sides with sharp corners. A beautifully preserved example of a rare view. Please see the high-resolution scans for a detailed assessment. A must-have for any collector of San Francisco history, the Golden Gate Bridge, or historic American engineering projects. This description was generated by AI – it may have some inaccurate details about the card. I try to vet all information myself, however some details may be overlooked. Thanks so much for checking out this vintage/antique postcard! Be sure to browse my other postcard listings. I will happily consider offers for all of my postcards! It may show as “delivered” once it reaches your local post office-even if it hasn’t arrived at your door yet.

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We are just having a fine time. We are now in the heart of. It’s too quiet in the mountains to suit me. NOTE: Any text presented in the description above may be computer-generated grab-text and may contain errors. We sometimes heavily watermark to protect our photos and the card images for the benefit of our customers. Please examine the images carefully as the photos are our best description. We are always happy to try to answer questions about condition.

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An antique original 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire real photo postcard, view from Gough & Clay Streets of the Residential District on fire. As shown in front and back scans message for any questions.

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RPPC Bohemian Grove Club Logging Plan, Gabriel Moulin Photo, in Monte Rio California. Vintage Unposted Photo Postcard. Bohemian Grove is a restricted, 2,700-acre (1,100-hectare) private campground located in Monte Rio, California, along the Russian River. It belongs to the private Bohemian Club, a gentlemen’s club established in San Francisco in 1872 by journalists, artists, and musicians, which later expanded to include businessmen and politicians. Each year in mid-July, the Bohemian Grove hosts a more than two-week encampment for its exclusive members, often prominent men from various fields, including politics, business, and entertainment. PRIVATECLUBS BOHEMIAN CLUB GABRIEL MOULIN PHOTO, 153 KEARNY ST.

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Size: 3.5″ x 5.5″. Condition: Decent for age, as shown in picture. Zoom in by hovering over picture to inspect condition to your satisfaction. Check out our other items for many more vintage and antique beauties. Feel free to ask questions.

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17 RPPC Postcards San Francisco 1906 After the Fire Earthquake Real Photo Streets. 4 of them are taken right before the fire, some were captured during the fire, and the balance is after the Earthquake and the Fire that consumed the City. Cards undivided back from 1906. They are written on and posted. Check the Pictures to determine Condition for yourself. If you have questions about individual cards i can try to help.

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This particular view is a breathtaking high-angle, panoramic shot showing the entire length of the streamlined train as it navigates the tracks perched above the Pacific Ocean. Sea stacks are visible just offshore, adding to the dramatic beauty of the scene. The front includes a descriptive caption about the train’s famous “dawn-to-dusk flight” between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC). Railroad: Southern Pacific (SP). Train: “Daylight” Streamline Passenger Train. Subject: A high-angle, panoramic action shot of the SP Daylight on its famous coastal run. The reverse has an EKC (Eastman Kodak Company) stamp box area, correct for the time period. Usage: Unposted / Unused. Condition: Excellent, near-mint condition. The image is crisp, clear, and offers a magnificent panoramic perspective. The card is very clean with sharp corners. Please see the high-resolution scans for the most accurate assessment. A truly exceptional and investment-grade postcard, representing the pinnacle of American railroad scenic photography. This description was generated by AI – it may have some inaccurate details about the card. I try to vet all information myself, however some details may be overlooked. Thanks so much for checking out this vintage/antique postcard! Be sure to browse my other postcard listings. I will happily consider offers for all of my postcards! It may show as “delivered” once it reaches your local post office-even if it hasn’t arrived at your door yet.

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RPPC San Francisco CA Postcard Color Golden Gate Alcatraz Lombard Cable Car.

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RPPC Color California State Lobby of San Francisco Little Hotel – Posted with a Crazy Horse Stamp Posted. This is a used card.

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Size: 3.5″ x 5.5″. Condition: Decent for age, as shown in picture. Zoom in by hovering over picture to inspect condition to your satisfaction. Check out our other items for many more vintage and antique beauties. Feel free to ask questions.

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