1906 San Francisco Earthquake Ruins Postcard Chas Weidner Germany-image
1906 San Francisco Earthquake Ruins Postcard Chas Weidner Germany-image

1906 San Francisco Earthquake Ruins Postcard Chas Weidner Germany

$ 15.8

Subject: San Francisco Earthquake, Cityscape, Ruins, Disaster, Business Di Type: Printed (Lithograph) Unit Quantity: 1 Unit Type: Unit Signed: No City: San Francisco Brand/Publisher: Chas. Weidner Number of Items in Set: 1 Year Manufactured: 1906 brand: Chas. Weidner Country of Origin: Germany Country: USA Postage Condition: Unposted Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Features: Hand Colored Continent: North America Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Region: California Unit of Sale: Single Unit Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915)

Description

1906 San Francisco Earthquake Ruins Postcard Chas Weidner Germany. This powerful vintage postcard captures a poignant view of the "Ruins of the business portion of the wrecked City" in San Francisco, California, following the devastating 1906 earthquake and fire. The image, designated "No. 219," reveals a landscape of widespread destruction, with many buildings reduced to rubble while a few resilient structures, including a prominent domed building, stand defiantly in the background. The hand-colored appearance enhances the historical feel, bringing to life the somber aftermath of one of America's most significant natural disasters. Printed in Germany, this divided back postcard bears the mark of Chas. Weidner, Photographer, San Francisco, Cal., indicating its provenance from a local artist documenting the city's recovery. The reverse side features the classic "POST CARD" designation and instructions for stamp placement (1¢ for domestic, 2¢ for international), characteristic of early 20th-century postcards. This collectible piece offers a compelling visual record of San Francisco's resilience and a unique glimpse into the historical events that shaped the city.

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