Vintage Signal Hill Oil Fields Long Beach CA Postcard Linen Huddleston Photo

$ 5.28

Region: California Material: Paper Postage Condition: Unposted Subject: Oil Fields Country of Origin: United States Theme: Cities Towns Country: United States City: Long Beach Signed: No Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Continent: North America Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

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Vintage Signal Hill Oil Fields Long Beach CA Postcard Linen Huddleston Photo. 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 piece of California's industrial history with this vintage postcard depicting the vast oil fields of Signal Hill in Long Beach. The image showcases a dense forest of oil derricks, a testament to the region's significant role in the early 20th-century oil boom. This striking scene captures the incredible scale of oil extraction that transformed the landscape and economy of Southern California. Produced by Western Publishing & Novelty Co. of Los Angeles, this postcard features a distinctive linen texture, characteristic of postcards from the 1930s to 1950s. The vibrant, hand-colored appearance enhances the visual impact of the numerous towering structures against the clear California sky. "Huddleston Photo" is credited, indicating the photographer who captured this iconic view of American industry and innovation. This collectible item offers a unique glimpse into a pivotal era of energy production and regional development.