Sather Gate University of California Berkeley Antique Campus Postcard
$ 3.17
Description
Sather Gate University of California Berkeley Antique Campus Postcard. Title/Caption: Sather Gate, University of California, Berkeley, California. Features Sather Gate and Campanile —two of the campus’s most iconic landmarks. Highly desirable University of California Berkeley subject. Offered is a vibrant antique postcard featuring Sather Gate at the University of California, Berkeley , one of the most iconic entrances to the historic campus. The scene captures early 20th-century student life, with pedestrians and period automobiles passing beneath the ornate wrought-iron gate, while the recognizable Campanile (Sather Tower) rises in the background. 📬 Postcard Details Title/Caption: Sather Gate, University of California, Berkeley, California Publisher: Cardinell-Vincent Co., San Francisco, California Series Number: A 68196 / 124 Printing Method: Color lithograph (early West Coast production) Back Type: Divided back (“This space for writing messages / address only”) Stamp Box: Domestic 1 cent / Foreign 2 cents Postmark/Stamp: None (unused) Era: Golden Age transitioning into White Border era (circa 1910s–1920s) 🏫 Historical Context Sather Gate, completed in 1910, quickly became the ceremonial and practical entrance to the University of California campus. Named for philanthropist Jane K. Sather, the gate marked the transition between the city of Berkeley and the academic grounds. This postcard beautifully captures a moment when the university was rapidly expanding and becoming a premier institution on the West Coast. The presence of early automobiles, pedestrians in period dress, and the Campanile (completed in 1914) places this image firmly in the early decades of the 20th century—an era of growth, modernization, and rising academic prestige. 🎨 Printing & Style Richly colored lithographic printing typical of early California publishers Crisp architectural detail in the gate and surrounding buildings Subtle hand-tinted aesthetic common to the period Clean white border framing the image, consistent with transitional-era cards ⭐ Why Collectors Love This Highly desirable University of California Berkeley subject Features Sather Gate and Campanile —two of the campus’s most iconic landmarks Early automobile and pedestrian street scene adds historical interest Published by Cardinell-Vincent , a well-known West Coast postcard company Strong crossover appeal: California history, universities, architecture, and street scenes 📌 Condition Antique condition consistent with age Light edge and corner wear Mild toning on front and back Minor surface wear and small spots visible under close inspection Clean, unused back with no writing or postmark A classic early Berkeley campus view—perfect for collectors of California postcards, university history, or iconic American campus imagery .
