Eugene A. Doran Bridge Crystal Springs Reservoir San Mateo CA Postcard
$ 2.35
Description
Eugene A. Doran Bridge Crystal Springs Reservoir San Mateo CA Postcard. The image captures the impressive engineering of the bridge as it soars 270 feet above the San Mateo Creek bed. In the background, the historic Crystal Springs Reservoir and Dam are visible, nestled within the lush greenery of the San Francisco Peninsula. This vintage chrome-era postcard features a stunning aerial view of the Eugene A. Doran Memorial Bridge, part of the Junipero Serra Freeway (Interstate 280) in San Mateo County, California. The image captures the impressive engineering of the bridge as it soars 270 feet above the San Mateo Creek bed. In the background, the historic Crystal Springs Reservoir and Dam are visible, nestled within the lush greenery of the San Francisco Peninsula. This area is renowned for its scenic beauty and unique construction methods, as the bridge was famously built from the top down to preserve the surrounding environment. The back of the postcard provides fascinating historical context, noting that the nearby dam was built in 1888 and survived the 1906 earthquake, remaining one of the oldest major concrete structures in the West. This card was published by Peninsula News Co. and features natural color photography by Mike Roberts. It is a wonderful collectible for those interested in California civil engineering, highway history, or local San Mateo County landmarks. SHIPPING COST: ALL ORDERS ARE EXPIDITED, ORDERS ARE TYPICALLY SHIPPED WITHIN TWO HOURS OF MY RECEIPT OF PAYMENT UNLESS I AM OUT OF TOWN SOURCING NEW ITEMS OR MY STORE IS IN VACATION MODE BOTH OF THESE MITIGATING FACTORS ARE RARE. SEE MULTIPLE SCANS OF ITEM. Please use eBay magnifier for a more detailed view of the item. CONDITION: Moderate wear and some soiling. Combined shipping always available on multiple items. PLEASE USE THE E-BAY SHOPPING CART AS IT MAKES COMBINED SHIPPING EASIER TO SEE. Thank you! I have a great passion for collecting postcards, photographs and ephemera. My store offers many rare and hard to find items as well as always being able to guarantee their authenticity as vintage and genuine. Each week I will be posting rare, unusual, high-quality and unique items for the advanced, intermediate and beginning collector. Our items are ALWAYS vintage. Please bookmark our store and I look forward to helping you build your collections!
