Pacific Electric Railway Citrus Trolley Float Vintage Postcard Los Angeles
$ 5.27
Description
Pacific Electric Railway Citrus Trolley Float Vintage Postcard Los Angeles. This captivating vintage postcard features a remarkable display of a Pacific Electric Railway trolley car, meticulously adorned with what appears to be thousands of citrus fruits, likely oranges or lemons. The intricate fruit mosaic covers both the trolley and its supporting structure, creating a stunning visual spectacle. The iconic "PACIFIC ELECTRIC" logo is prominently displayed, celebrating the "World's Greatest Electric Transportation System" that boasted "1000 Miles of Trolley Trail to all points of Greatest Interest in Southern California." This unique exhibit likely represents a parade float or a special event display, possibly from a citrus festival or fair in the early 20th century, highlighting the region's agricultural bounty and its advanced transit network. The postcard's reverse provides further historical context, identifying the publisher as Geo. Rice & Sons, Printers, Los Angeles. The message and address spaces are clearly delineated, along with period-specific postage rates for domestic and international mail. This real photo postcard (RPPC) captures a moment in time when electric railways were at their zenith and grand public displays were common. It's a significant piece for collectors interested in California history, electric railway memorabilia, citrus industry heritage, and unique early 20th-century Americana.
