Vintage Aerial View Los Angeles International "Jet-Age" Airport 1960s Postcard
$5.99
Condition: Pre-owned. With mild edgewear. Typical. This vintage photochrome postcard features a spectacular aerial view of the Los Angeles International "Jet-Age" Airport during its construction phase, projected f ... Read More
Condition: Pre-owned. With mild edgewear. Typical.
This vintage photochrome postcard features a spectacular aerial view of the Los Angeles International "Jet-Age" Airport during its construction phase, projected for completion in 1961. The printed scene showcases the airport's expansive layout, including airline terminal buildings, extensive parking facilities, and the runways, capturing the ambitious scale designed to accommodate 23 million passengers by 1970. The vibrant color palette and detailed artist rendition illustrate the futuristic optimism of the Jet Age era in aviation.Published by Tichnor Brothers, Inc., a notable name in mid-20th century postcard production, this licensed reprint postcard is a standard size (5.5 x 3.5 inches) on paper stock with photochrome printing, enhancing the rich colors and sharp details typical of the period from 1939 onward. The reverse side bears authentic postal markings and stamps, including an interesting handwritten message and air mail indication, adding to its collectible appeal for aviation enthusiasts and postcard collectors alike. This piece is a unique historical memento capturing a transformative moment in air travel infrastructure.
This vintage photochrome postcard features a spectacular aerial view of the Los Angeles International "Jet-Age" Airport during its construction phase, projected for completion in 1961. The printed scene showcases the airport's expansive layout, including airline terminal buildings, extensive parking facilities, and the runways, capturing the ambitious scale designed to accommodate 23 million passengers by 1970. The vibrant color palette and detailed artist rendition illustrate the futuristic optimism of the Jet Age era in aviation.Published by Tichnor Brothers, Inc., a notable name in mid-20th century postcard production, this licensed reprint postcard is a standard size (5.5 x 3.5 inches) on paper stock with photochrome printing, enhancing the rich colors and sharp details typical of the period from 1939 onward. The reverse side bears authentic postal markings and stamps, including an interesting handwritten message and air mail indication, adding to its collectible appeal for aviation enthusiasts and postcard collectors alike. This piece is a unique historical memento capturing a transformative moment in air travel infrastructure.
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