Vintage Postcard Entrance to Tunnels Lake Washington Floating Bridge Seattle

$ 2.64

Time Period Manufactured: 1930s-1940s Continent: North America Region: Pacific Northwest Country: United States Subject: Lake Washington Floating Bridge Tunnels City: Seattle Theme: Infrastructure and Historic Landmarks Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Era: 1930s-1940s Country of Origin: United States

Description

Vintage Postcard Entrance to Tunnels Lake Washington Floating Bridge Seattle. This vintage postcard features a detailed color illustration titled "Entrance to Tunnels from the Lake Washington Floating Bridge at Seattle, Washington." The image captures the dual tunnel entrances of this iconic engineering marvel, framed by lush greenery and residential houses on the hillside above. The scene is set against a softly colored sky, evoking a peaceful moment in early 20th-century Seattle. The postcard is numbered 47650 and 496 on the front, indicating its place in a series. Printed by C. P. Johnson Co., Seattle, Washington, this original linen-textured postcard likely dates from the 1930s or 1940s, a period when the Lake Washington Floating Bridge was a celebrated modern infrastructure achievement. Collectors will appreciate the classic linen finish, typical of postcards from that era, and the clear, bold typography that provides the descriptive caption. This postcard is a great addition for collectors interested in vintage travel ephemera, historic engineering landmarks, or Seattle and Washington State history.