Golden Gate Bridge Sunset Postcard San Francisco CA Metrocraft Unposted
$ 3.67
Description
Golden Gate Bridge Sunset Postcard San Francisco CA Metrocraft Unposted. Discover a captivating vintage postcard showcasing the iconic Golden Gate Bridge bathed in the glorious hues of a setting sun. This beautifully rendered image captures the majestic span connecting San Francisco to Northern California, with a lone seagull gracefully soaring above the water. The vibrant colors and detailed depiction evoke the grandeur of this engineering marvel, a testament to early 20th-century American ingenuity and design. This collectible piece provides fascinating historical details on its reverse, including the bridge's impressive dimensions: a main structure of 8,940 feet, towers reaching 746 feet above water, and a main span of 4,200 feet. It also mentions the two ten-foot sidewalks, six lanes for traffic, and a total length of seven miles including approaches, with an original cost of $35,000,000. Published by Smith News Co. of San Francisco and printed by Metrocraft of Everett, Mass., this postcard is a wonderful snapshot of a bygone era and a timeless symbol of California's beauty and architectural prowess. It is a must-have for collectors of California ephemera, bridge history, or vintage travel memorabilia.
