Lot of 2800 Unused Vintage Postcards California Views
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Lot of 2800 cards, all standard size 3.5x5.5", New-Old-Stock (NOS) cards that have been in storage for the past 50+ years.
Approximately 100 cards each of 28 different views, similar to these shown. Please contact us if you require a specific view included: Pacific Far East Line's cargoliners Cabins Cabins aboard Pacific Far East Line's cargoliners are fully air-conditioned, beautifully decorated and offer panoramic views through picture windows. Mission San Rafael Arcángel, San Rafael, California Abbie Purcell San Rafael, CA Mission San Rafael Arcángel founded 1817. This is the 20th of 21 Missions founded by the Franciscan fathers and named after the patron saint of physicians, nurses and the sick. San Francisco Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge at Sunset San Francisco, CA The lights of the city and the Bay Bridge shine impressively as the sun sets in the distance behind the Golden Gate Bridge. Golden Gate Park Portals of the Past, San Francisco San Francisco, CA A view of a small classical style pavilion with columns on the shore of a pond in Golden Gate Park. A swan swims in the pond. Golden Gate Park, Stanyan St. between Fulton St. and Lincoln Way extends to the ocean, and contains 1,013 acres. The park was created in the 1870's by John McLaren. The Portals of the Past are a memento of the great fire of 1906; these portals were practically all that remained standing of one of Nob Hill's magnificent mansions. Olema, California - Post Office and Old Druids Hall Mike Roberts Olema, CA Olema, California, located on "Highway One" in Marin County near the headquarters of the Point Reyes National Seashore. The Post Office, seen in the center of the picture, was established in 1859. The old Druids Hall, now privately owned, is in the background. San Luis Obispo, California - Highl Croft Hotel, Apple Lazear Merle Porter San Luis Obispo, CA A view of Highl Croft Hotel and Apple Lazear on a street in San Luis Obispo, California. Cars are parked along the street. Text on back: "San Luis Obispo, named for the Mission, was one of the original twenty-seven counties of the state. San Luis Obispo has been the county seat continuously. It was in November of 1846 that John C. Fremont led a small army, one rainy night, to attack the sleepy town. Believing the town to be heavily garrisoned Fremont rode down the main street and made the villagers prisoners. Fremont reported, 'He had brilliantly captured San Luis Obispo without bloodshed.' It detracted somewhat from its brilliancy when it was found that there was nothing to surrender and the army was un-comfortably wet. The town grew up around the mission, the fifth of the chain. In 1844 the mission was formed into a pueblo that was incorporated in 1856 as a city . . . M.P." Sleeping Tamalpais, the legendary Indian Maiden Abbie Purcell Photography Mill Valley, CA Sleeping Tamalpais, the legendary Indian Maiden after whom Mt. Tamalpais was named. Viewed from the old "pipe-line" Trail above Mill Valley, California. Marin County Civic Center, San Rafael, CA San Rafael, CA The Marin County Civic Center, designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright, is situated on 160 acre site. The Hall of Justice, completed in 1970, is on the left and the County Administration Building is on the right. Joined together by the dome which houses the County Library. June Lake Village, California Street Scene Merle Porter June Lake, CA A view of the June Lake Village, showing several businesses, cars, and the mountains in the background. Law West of the Pecos, Pioneer Town, CA Merle Porter Pioneer Town, CA A stranger looking around the town of Pioneer Town may be surprised to see a sign that says "Judge Roy Bean-General Store". Another sign reads - Langtry, Texas. Judge Roy Bean. Prop. This stranger may think he has been drinking something stronger than snake juice. On a closer look he will see that this is a motion picture set for the production of the TV films released as "ROY BEAN". Black Mountain and Nicasio Reservoir, Marin County, CA Abbie Purcell Nicasio, CA The Petaluma-Point Reyes road into Nicasio Valley, showing Black Mountain and a portion of the reservoir behind Nicasio Dam. Alioto's #8 Restaurant, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco San Francisco, CA Exterior view of Alioto's #8 Restaurant at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, California. The multi-story building features a large red '8', Alioto's signage, and a fish-shaped sign. People are walking and standing near the entrance. Sky Trail, Point Reyes National Seashore, Marin County, CA Abbie Purcell Point Reyes National Seashore, CA Two horses walk down a dirt path through a redwood forest. Kernville Whiskey Flats, California - Businesses Merle Porter Kernville, CA Buildings in Kernville, California including: Dutch Boy Paints Hardware, Fishing Tackle, Bait, Kernville Drug, Prescriptions, Souvenirs. A second building shows signs for Coca Cola, Kern River Market and Shell. Hesperia Golf Course, California Merle Porter Hesperia, CA The golf course of Hesperia is located a short distance below the Hesperia Inn. Near by a great number of homes have been built by those who like the fresh air of the desert. This is known as the high desert where summer heat is never very high. Year round sports are to be found here, swimming, golf, fishing, hunting and other outdoor fun. Small lakes dot the golf course surrounded by the Joshua tree and Yucca. In the background may be seen the snow covered hills that form the great water shed that supply the desert with its underground river. Paper Mill Creek, Point Reyes Station, Marin County, California Abbie Purcell Point Reyes Station, CA A favorite spot of fishermen, this creek flows past the town of Point Reyes Station. Black Mountain lies east of the town. Hangman's Tree Historic Spot, Placerville, CA Merle Porter Placerville, CA HANGMAN'S TREE (HISTORIC SPOT). Located on main street, in the heart of the business district of modern Placerville. Early in its career, the town took the name of "Hangtown," following the hanging of three robbers from a giant oak tree that once grew on this spot. The robbers had stolen fifty ounces of gold dust from a French miner. Subsequently hangings at this spot were numerous and the community retained its Hangtown title for a number of years. Although now officially known as Placerville, the community is still frequently referred to as Hangtown. Hilton Hotel, San Francisco, CA San Francisco, CA San Francisco's new major hotel, complete with newest modern services. Crown Room, Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco San Francisco, CA The Crown Room at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco. Glittering city lights form a spectacular backdrop for the visitor to the Crown Room 29 floors above the city. "Only the stars are higher!" Brown's Chuck Wagon Food Mart, Texaco, Baker CA Merle Porter Baker, CA Brown's Chuck Wagon Food Mart, Texaco and Richfield gas stations, Cafe and Fountain. Baker is a desert town that is the south gateway to Death Valley. This town was on the Tonopah and Tidewater railroad that replaced the Twenty mule team that hauled borax out of Death Valley. The town has grown from a sleepy stop to a modern desert town with gas stations, motels, restaurants, and food store. West of Baker is a great dry surface of Soda Lake. Here in 1860 Indians and dragoons of the U.S. Army fought a battle under Lt. Carr. The army maintained a fort-like camp here until 1866. M.P. San Francisco Hall of Flowers Golden Gate Park Hilt Hansen San Francisco, CA This new spacious auditorium is used continuously by various horticultural and garden clubs for floral and plant displays and exhibition. Donated to the county from California State Fair funds. Our Lady of Loretto Mission Church, Nicasio CA Abbie Purcell Nicasio, CA Group of people on horseback in front of Our Lady of Loretto Mission church in Nicasio. "Our Lady of Loretto" mission church was established here in 1867. It was dedicated in 1965 as an historical landmark. Holiday Inn and Transamerica Building, San Francisco, CA San Francisco, CA A magnificent view of San Francisco's latest skyscrapers, where Chinatown meets the Financial District: Holiday Inn and the Transamerica Building. Needles Rail Road Depot, Palm Trees, Trucks, CA Merle Porter Needles, CA The Colorado River had a great history with its river boats, there were 15 paddle wheel boats on the river from 1851 to 1909. It was the building of the railroads in the 1880s that started the great western land rush. At one time the price for a ticket from the Mississippi River west was $5.00 on the Santa Fe. It was in 1913 when Needles obtained the transcontinental railway. At that time the Santa Fe pulled into town with its corporation car, a dining car, and a Pullman three car but had no use for the Santa Fe adopted the trains made three stops a day at the chain of Harvey Houses that were located in the depots across the west. It was said that one never got a bad cup of coffee at a Harvey House. Today these are a thing of the past along with the ornated depots that were designed in a Spanish style. The Needles depot was considered a status symbol by the local chamber of commerce. |
