1938 Yerba Buena Island Tunnel Entrance San Francisco Bay Bridge Postcard
$ 5.28
Description
1938 Yerba Buena Island Tunnel Entrance San Francisco Bay Bridge Postcard. The striking black and white image captures the impressive entrance to the Yerba Buena Island Tunnel, a marvel of engineering that forms a crucial part of the San Francisco Bay Bridge. The viewpoint looks directly toward San Francisco, showcasing the grand scale of this double-deck vehicular tunnel, once noted as the largest bore vehicular tunnel in existence. 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. Discover a fascinating piece of California history with this vintage postcard, postmarked April 22, 1938. The striking black and white image captures the impressive entrance to the Yerba Buena Island Tunnel, a marvel of engineering that forms a crucial part of the San Francisco Bay Bridge. The viewpoint looks directly toward San Francisco, showcasing the grand scale of this double-deck vehicular tunnel, once noted as the largest bore vehicular tunnel in existence. The reverse side provides intriguing details, printed text describes the tunnel's construction, mentioning its role as a cable anchorage for the Bay Bridge. A handwritten message from the sender, postmarked from San Francisco, vividly describes driving under the bridge and appreciating the views of the Bay and islands. This postcard offers a unique glimpse into the early operational years of the iconic San Francisco Bay Bridge and the significant infrastructure projects of the 1930s. It's a prime collectible for enthusiasts of California history, vintage transportation, and San Francisco memorabilia.
