1906 San Francisco City Hall Ruins Earthquake Postcard Chas Weidner-image
1906 San Francisco City Hall Ruins Earthquake Postcard Chas Weidner-image

1906 San Francisco City Hall Ruins Earthquake Postcard Chas Weidner

$ 15.8

City: San Francisco Unit of Sale: Single Unit Unit Quantity: 1 Country of Origin: Germany Subject: City Hall, Earthquake, Disaster, Architecture Number of Items in Set: 1 Time Period Manufactured: 1906-1910 Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915) Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Brand/Publisher: Chas. Weidner, Photographer Country: United States Year Manufactured: 1906 Unit Type: Unit brand: Chas. Weidner, Photographer Continent: North America Region: California Signed: No Type: Printed (Lithograph) Postage Condition: Unposted

Description

1906 San Francisco City Hall Ruins Earthquake Postcard Chas Weidner. Published by Chas. This compelling vintage postcard captures the dramatic aftermath of the devastating April 18, 1906, San Francisco earthquake, showcasing the iconic City Hall reduced to ruins. The powerful image highlights the skeletal remains of the magnificent dome, with debris scattered across the foreground, offering a stark visual testament to the catastrophe. The scene is rendered with a hand-tinted quality, adding a poignant artistic touch to this significant historical document. Published by Chas. Weidner, a prominent San Francisco photographer, and printed in Germany, this divided back postcard is a valuable piece of early 20th-century history. It provides a unique glimpse into the resilience of San Francisco and serves as a collectible memento of one of America's most impactful natural disasters. This postcard is a must-have for collectors of California history, earthquake memorabilia, or vintage San Francisco ephemera.

Related products