1906 San Francisco Earthquake Ruins Postcard Chas Weidner Germany-image
1906 San Francisco Earthquake Ruins Postcard Chas Weidner Germany-image

1906 San Francisco Earthquake Ruins Postcard Chas Weidner Germany

$ 15.8

Brand/Publisher: Chas. Weidner Unit Type: Unit Type: Printed (Lithograph) Region: California Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Number of Items in Set: 1 Postage Condition: Unposted Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915) brand: Chas. Weidner Country: USA Signed: No City: San Francisco Subject: San Francisco Earthquake, Cityscape, Ruins, Disaster, Business Di Unit Quantity: 1 Continent: North America Unit of Sale: Single Unit Features: Hand Colored Year Manufactured: 1906 Country of Origin: Germany

Description

1906 San Francisco Earthquake Ruins Postcard Chas Weidner Germany. This powerful vintage postcard captures a poignant view of the "Ruins of the business portion of the wrecked City" in San Francisco, California, following the devastating 1906 earthquake and fire. The image, designated "No. 219," reveals a landscape of widespread destruction, with many buildings reduced to rubble while a few resilient structures, including a prominent domed building, stand defiantly in the background. The hand-colored appearance enhances the historical feel, bringing to life the somber aftermath of one of America's most significant natural disasters. Printed in Germany, this divided back postcard bears the mark of Chas. Weidner, Photographer, San Francisco, Cal., indicating its provenance from a local artist documenting the city's recovery. The reverse side features the classic "POST CARD" designation and instructions for stamp placement (1¢ for domestic, 2¢ for international), characteristic of early 20th-century postcards. This collectible piece offers a compelling visual record of San Francisco's resilience and a unique glimpse into the historical events that shaped the city.

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