Sir Francis Drake Hotel San Francisco Real Photo Postcard
$ 4.23
Description
Sir Francis Drake Hotel San Francisco Real Photo Postcard. Location: Union Square District, San Francisco, California. Beautiful real photo postcard (RPPC) showing the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco, California , a landmark building that has graced Union Square since its grand opening in 1928 . The image captures the hotel’s soaring Art Deco and Renaissance Revival–style tower along Powell Street, with the cable car lines and bustling downtown street scene below — a quintessential San Francisco view. Designed by Architects Weeks and Day , the Sir Francis Drake Hotel was considered a modern marvel when it opened. It featured high-speed elevators, opulent ballrooms, and a sky lounge offering sweeping views of the Bay. Over the decades, it became one of the city’s most celebrated hotels, welcoming movie stars, political figures, and visitors from around the world. This postcard’s warm sepia tones and superb composition highlight the tower’s ornate façade, distinctive setbacks, and Gothic-style detailing at the crown — a fine example of early 20th-century high-rise elegance. Subject: Sir Francis Drake Hotel, Powell Street, San Francisco Location: Union Square District, San Francisco, California Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) Photographer/Publisher: Likely Zan, identified by negative number “Zan 404” Era: 1930s–1940s Postmark: Unused Condition: Excellent contrast and clarity; very light corner wear; clean back (see photos). Size: Standard 3.5” x 5.5” A stunning architectural and historical view of one of San Francisco’s most iconic hotels , perfect for collectors of California architecture , vintage RPPCs , and Art Deco urban landmarks .
