Galveston Texas Harbor & Bay Vintage Postcard Gust. Feist Co. Ships Docks-image
Galveston Texas Harbor & Bay Vintage Postcard Gust. Feist Co. Ships Docks-image

Galveston Texas Harbor & Bay Vintage Postcard Gust. Feist Co. Ships Docks

$ 2.51

Number of Items in Set: 1 Type: Printed (Lithograph) Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Brand/Publisher: Gust. Feist Co. Subject: Harbor, Bay, Ships, Docks, Waterfront, Industry Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Continent: North America Time Period Manufactured: 1910-1919 Unit of Sale: Single Piece Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Signed: No Country of Origin: United States Unit Type: Postcard Region: Texas Theme: Cities Towns, Nautical, Transportation Features: Divided Back City: Galveston brand: Gust. Feist Co. Country: USA Postage Condition: Unposted

Description

Galveston Texas Harbor & Bay Vintage Postcard Gust. Feist Co. Ships Docks. Step back in time with this captivating vintage postcard featuring the bustling Harbor and Bay of Galveston, Texas, looking West. This early 20th-century view provides a fascinating glimpse into the city's maritime heritage, showcasing a dynamic waterfront teeming with activity. Observe various vessels docked along the piers, from elegant sailing ships to a steam-powered boat, alongside industrial buildings, extensive rail tracks, and a distant bridge connecting the vibrant port to the horizon. The detail on the building proudly displays "GULF FISHERIES," highlighting the significant economic activities of the era. Published by Gust. Feist Co. of Galveston, Texas, this piece of historical ephemera is a testament to the era's printing techniques. The postcard features a divided back, indicating its production after 1907, and was printed by the Curt Teich & Co. of Chicago, known for their high-quality lithographic postcards. Collectors of Texas historical views, maritime history, or Galveston memorabilia will appreciate the intricate details and the snapshot of a bygone era presented in this collectible postcard.

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