Hillside Homes Hollywood Hills California Frashers Foto Real Photo Postcard
$ 7.92
Description
Hillside Homes Hollywood Hills California Frashers Foto Real Photo Postcard. Frashers Foto – Pomona, Calif. by Frashers, Inc., Pomona, Calif.”. Publisher: Frashers, Inc., Pomona, California. Photographer: Frashers Foto. ✔ Frashers Foto specialists. The reverse reads Location Depicted: Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California. Description: Offered here is a striking black-and-white photographic postcard titled: “Hillside Homes Hollywood Hills, Hollywood, California” The image captures a sweeping panoramic view of early hillside development in the Hollywood Hills, showing winding roads carved into the terrain and Mediterranean-style homes perched dramatically along the slopes. The composition beautifully documents the rapid residential expansion of Los Angeles during the early automobile era. The lower right corner bears the studio mark: Frashers Foto – Pomona, Calif. Historical Context This postcard was published by Frashers Foto , founded by Fred and Ethel Frasher, well-known Southern California photographers active from the 1910s through the mid-20th century. The reverse reads: “Pub. by Frashers, Inc., Pomona, Calif.” Frashers specialized in high-quality real photographic scenic views of California landscapes, roadside attractions, and growing communities. Their work is highly collectible today for its clarity, regional documentation, and strong graphic appeal. The Hollywood Hills underwent significant development beginning in the 1910s and accelerating through the 1920s and 1930s, as improved roads and automobile ownership made hillside living practical and desirable. This view captures the early pattern of winding streets and newly built residences that would define the iconic character of the area. Printing & Postcard Details Publisher: Frashers, Inc., Pomona, California Photographer: Frashers Foto Era: Likely 1930s–1940s Card Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC-style photographic printing) Back Type: Divided back (“Correspondence” / “Address”) Stamp Box: Standard “Place Stamp Here” box Printing Method: Photographic process (silver gelatin style image reproduction typical of Frashers views) Location Depicted: Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California Frashers postcards are widely collected for: California history Early Los Angeles development Hollywood real estate growth Automobile-era road and hillside architecture Regional photography studios Unlike mass-produced linen or chrome cards, Frashers views retain a crisp photographic realism that appeals strongly to serious postcard collectors. Why This Card Is Desirable This postcard appeals to several collecting categories: ✔ Hollywood Hills and Los Angeles history collectors ✔ California real estate and architecture historians ✔ Frashers Foto specialists ✔ Early hillside development imagery collectors ✔ Black-and-white real photo postcard enthusiasts The winding roadway and terraced homes visually document a transformative era in Southern California growth—when hillsides once considered inaccessible were reshaped into prestigious residential neighborhoods. Condition Vintage condition consistent with age: Unused Light overall toning Minor corner and edge wear Clean divided back Strong photographic clarity on front No major creases observed Please review all images carefully for complete condition details. A classic Frashers photographic view capturing early Hollywood Hills development—an excellent addition to any California, Los Angeles, or real photo postcard collection.
