1906 San Francisco Earthquake Fire RPPC Lafayette Park M. Rieder Postcard
$ 6.6
Description
Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This remarkable real photo postcard captures a pivotal moment in American history: the devastating San Francisco Earthquake and Fire of April 18, 1906. The sepia-toned image, taken from Lafayette Park, offers a somber view looking towards Market Street, with the city skyline engulfed in massive plumes of smoke and flames. Figures in the foreground, likely residents or observers, add a human element to the widespread destruction unfolding. Published by M. Rieder of Los Angeles, California, this collectible piece provides a vivid, firsthand glimpse into one of the most catastrophic natural disasters of the early 20th century. The photographic detail brings the intensity of the event to life, making it a significant historical document and a poignant memento of resilience. This postcard is a powerful visual narrative of the San Francisco disaster.
Purchase recv'd in today's mail right on time as est, intact & w/o damage. Communication w/seller @ outset was excellent & response was immediate. Price of purchase & free shipping made this item to be especially attractive & appreciated. Purchase was recv'd with a Packing Slip incl a personal thank you. I DO love this purchase & hope to follow-up again w/ this seller - Thank You!
Excellent seller. The vintage postcard of the USS America is exactly as described with fast shipping, sturdy, protective packaging and a great value for the price! Especially since the ship is now a fish habitat and no more photos or post cards will ever be made of her again! Thank you for providing these keepsakes at affordable prices!
Postcard received 10/4/2025. Packaged in sturdy cardboard envelope. Postcard looks just like it was pictured online. This antique postcard is a good addition to Akron, OH, postcard collection. Took seller up on their offer of a lower price (good value). Buying experience with this seller was pleasant. Would recommend this buyer
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