San Jose CA View Eastward First National Bank Building 1910s Postcard

$ 5.02

Postage Condition: Unposted Country of Origin: United States Country: United States Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Subject: Cityscape Region: California City: San Jose Continent: North America Theme: Cities Towns

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San Jose CA View Eastward First National Bank Building 1910s Postcard. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a captivating vintage postcard showcasing a panoramic view of San Jose, California, looking eastward from the First National Bank Building. This early 20th-century piece captures the bustling cityscape, revealing a tree-lined main thoroughfare, historic architecture, and a trolley car navigating the street. In the distance, the majestic mountains provide a scenic backdrop to the growing urban landscape, offering a glimpse into California's rich past. This collectible postcard is a testament to the era's printing techniques, likely a color-tinted lithograph, which imbues the scene with a charming, nostalgic aesthetic. Published by Van Norr Interstate Company, it represents a significant period in San Jose's development, making it a unique piece for collectors of California ephemera, urban history, or vintage travel memorabilia. The detailed depiction of early 20th-century street life, architecture, and transportation provides an invaluable historical snapshot.