1947 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles CA MacArthur Park 76 Gasoline Postcard

$ 2.51

Time Period Manufactured: 1940-1949 City: Los Angeles Continent: North America Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Signed: No Type: Printed (Lithograph) brand: Union Oil Company / 76 Gasoline Features: Advertising, Chrome, Unused Number of Items in Set: 1 Unit Quantity: 1 Region: California Theme: Advertising, Cities Towns, Roadside America, Travel Country of Origin: United States Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Postage Condition: Unposted Subject: Cityscape, Landscape, Road, Lake, Buildings, Park Country: USA Brand/Publisher: Union Oil Company / 76 Gasoline Year Manufactured: 1947 Era: Photochrome (1939-Now)

Description

1947 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles CA MacArthur Park 76 Gasoline Postcard. Discover a captivating vintage postcard showcasing Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, as it gracefully curves around the scenic MacArthur Park. This historic view captures the vibrant city life of the era, featuring classic automobiles traversing the iconic boulevard amidst lush palm trees and a backdrop of impressive buildings and distant hills. Prominent structures such as the Park Wilshire and Hotel Chancellor are visible, offering a glimpse into the architectural grandeur of mid-century Los Angeles. This unique collectible is a promotional piece from the Union Oil Company, part of their "Natural Color Scenes of the West" series, encouraging travel with "76 Gasoline." The postcard provides a detailed description of Wilshire Boulevard, highlighting its significance as an avenue of exclusive shops, apartments, and hotels stretching from downtown Los Angeles to Santa Monica. It's a superb find for collectors of California ephemera, vintage advertising, or those with an appreciation for Los Angeles history and urban landscapes.