Golden Gate Bridge Opening Day 1937 San Francisco Postcard Historical Photo
$ 10.34
Description
Golden Gate Bridge Opening Day 1937 San Francisco Postcard Historical Photo. The image features a large, diverse crowd of pedestrians, including many children, walking across the newly completed suspension bridge. This captivating historical postcard captures the excitement of the Golden Gate Bridge opening day in May 1937. The image features a large, diverse crowd of pedestrians, including many children, walking across the newly completed suspension bridge. The atmosphere is festive despite the typical foggy San Francisco weather, with an American flag waving in the background and many attendees wearing bandanas or the official tasseled hats of the era. The iconic Art Deco towers of the bridge loom in the distance, providing a powerful backdrop to this landmark moment in American engineering and California history. Produced as part of a commemorative series by The History Company, this postcard utilizes a high-quality black and white photograph from the San Francisco Archives. The reverse side provides historical context, titled 'A Memorable Day,' which describes the windy conditions and the community spirit during the Great Depression. This modern reprint serves as a wonderful collectible for bridge enthusiasts, historians, or those interested in San Francisco's rich cultural heritage. 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!
