1961 Santa Barbara CA El Encanto Hotel Riviera Panoramic Postcard
$ 5.28
Description
1961 Santa Barbara CA El Encanto Hotel Riviera Panoramic Postcard. 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 captivating vintage postcard showcasing a breathtaking panoramic vista of Santa Barbara, California, as viewed from the distinguished El Encanto Hotel and Villas. This vibrant chrome postcard, postmarked August 30, 1961, captures the essence of the "Santa Barbara Riviera" with its sweeping views of the city, the sparkling Pacific Ocean, distant Channel Islands, and the bustling yacht harbor. The foreground features lush Californian foliage, framing the elegant architecture of the hotel grounds and the residential areas sprawling towards the coast, offering a picturesque glimpse into the city's charming mid-century landscape. This collectible piece of California history features a detailed aerial perspective, highlighting the unique geography and urban development of Santa Barbara in the early 1960s. The reverse side includes a period-appropriate 3-cent U.S. Liberty postage stamp and a clear Santa Barbara postmark, along with a personal handwritten message from Herta to the Haneches in Los Angeles, adding a layer of authentic historical charm. This postcard is a wonderful memento of California travel, coastal scenery, and the classic postcard era, perfect for collectors of vintage California postcards, Santa Barbara memorabilia, or hotel ephemera.
