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73 x 55 cm (29 x 21.5 in). Oakland-Bay-Brücke in San Francisco. The photograph is oriented towards the west, taken from Yerba Buena Island and looking out over the western portion of the bridge, with downtown San Francisco in the background. This work is undated, but from context – most importantly the two-way traffic on the upper level of the bridge – can be assumed to be from the early-mid 1950s. Initially, both interurban electric trains (of the Western Pacific and Southern Pacific) and streetcars (of the Key System) utilized the lower level, along with buses and trucks. By 1958, both rail and streetcar service had ended, but the lower deck continued to be used exclusively for trucks and buses until 1963. Unlike the eastern portion of the bridge, which was damaged in the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake and later rebuilt in a different style, this western portion of the bridge appears the same today as in this photograph. The entities involved in the production of this work all appear to have been short-lived. There is no evidence of Foto Moulin Studio having published any other works. Westermann Wandbilder produced a handful of similar vibrantly-colored large format photographic prints around this time, and appears to have been a branch of the well-established atlas and educational publisher Westermann Verlag in Braunschweig. Geographische Typenlandschaften looks to have worked exclusively with Westermann Wandbilder and may have been another branch of the Westermann group of companies.

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Published for the History of the World by Henry Bill, New York. Fine early view of San Francisco, looking out over the City from the West towards Yerba Buena Island. Published only 5 years after the beginning of the Gold Rush in 1849, the view shows the boom town and remarkable growth of the City. Though by this time San Francisco was a bustling, robust settlement, it was still quite a small community, with the buildings merging rapidly into the rural surrounding hills. 16 x 9 inches, very good condition for age, quite clean and great color! Does have a very small repaired stub tear of 3/4 inch in the border margin (does not extend into lithograph).

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California Miners Bank San Francisco 10 D Token Coin Gold Color. I believe these were anniversary coins. I’m unsure when they were remade. We know they’re not golden composition. A little over 1 inch in diameter. I have not seen any other of these types. Nothing can take the place of an original. These are NOT the originals. They do not have any markings saying copy on them.

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Lot of 2 Vintage Acetate Photographs. Marina District – San Francisco, California. A pair of vintage photographs showing the Freedom Train going through the Marina District in San Francisco. The Freedom Train visited San Francisco in 1948 as part of a cross-country tour exhibiting historical artifacts. One photo shows the train on the Marina with vehicles visible on the street. One of the vehicles is a San Francisco Chronicle newspaper van. The other photo gives a closer view of the train itself with one of the decorated lamp posts visible in the foreground. SIZE : The photos are approximately 4 7/8″ by 3 7/8″ in size. The photos are printed on acetate (safety film). The photo with the SF Chronicle vehicle is marked “Ansco Safety Film” near the edge and has a notch towards the bottom. I believe these were both printed in the era circa 1948 when taken… But possibly later into the 1950s. CONDITION : Very good overall condition. There are no splits or cracks to the acetate. The photo with the Chronicle van has a small surface impression/wrinkle to the bottom edge. Please view scans for an accurate depiction of condition.

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

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Description: This Vintage Travel Brochure is for San Francisco’s “Chancellor Hotel” with Bright Orange Color. On the front cover it says “One Rate Only” – One Person… It also has the AAA recommendation. On the inside it has pictures of different sights to see. On back cover is a picture of the lobby. Measure 4″ W x 9″ H. Condition: Corners and edges are slightly worn.

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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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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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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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