Vintage San Francisco California Street Cable Cars Chinatown Postcard

This vibrant vintage postcard captures a lively scene of San Francisco's iconic California Street Cable Cars traversing through Chinatown. The image showcases the historic cable car in mid-motion along the street lined with traditional Chinese pagoda rooftops and classic urban architecture, emphasizing the unique cultural blend of the area. The postcard highlights notable landmarks such as the distinctive pagoda-style buildings and the bustling cityscape in the background, giving a nostalgic glimpse of mid-20th century San Francisco.Printed in full color by Smith News Co., this postcard features a classic 5.5 x 3.5 inch standard size with scalloped edges. The back details include a 4-cent U.S. postage stamp and a postmark dated 1955, along with a handwritten note that adds a personal touch. The card's front image is colorized by Lionel Bridge, known for vibrant and detailed postcard imagery. Collectors and enthusiasts will appreciate this postcard for its depiction of a historical transportation icon and the cultural richness of San Francisco's Chinatown during the 1950s.

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