Greetings from San Bernardino California Large Letter Postcard 1943 Curt Teich

$ 5.28

Subject: Cityscape City: San Bernardino Number of Items in Set: 1 Country of Origin: United States Continent: North America Signed: No Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Postage Condition: Unposted Country: United States Material: Paper Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Region: California Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Theme: Cities Towns Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

Description

Greetings from San Bernardino California Large Letter Postcard 1943 Curt Teich. The foreground features bountiful orange groves and a classic Santa Fe Coast Line train, emphasizing the area's agricultural significance and its role as a transportation hub. 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 the vibrant spirit of San Bernardino, California, captured in this iconic large letter postcard. Each bold letter of "SAN BERNARDINO" beautifully frames distinct local landmarks and scenes, offering a pictorial tour of the city's rich heritage and natural beauty. From the architectural grandeur of the Union Depot and the historic San Bernardino Mission to the serene waters of Big Bear Lake and the scenic Rim O' the World Highway, this postcard is a miniature gallery of the region's highlights. The foreground features bountiful orange groves and a classic Santa Fe Coast Line train, emphasizing the area's agricultural significance and its role as a transportation hub. This collectible postcard, published by the renowned Curt Teich & Co. as part of their "C.T. Art-Colortone" series, showcases the distinctive color lithography technique of the era. The reverse side provides a fascinating glimpse into the city's identity, detailing its population, key industries, and listing the specific landmarks depicted within the letters, including the Junior College, Orange Show Bldg., and Arrowhead Hot Springs. A treasured piece for collectors of California ephemera, large letter postcards, or those with a connection to San Bernardino's history and charm.