Donner Lake California Vintage Postcard Union Oil Company Scenic View
$ 5.28
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Donner Lake California Vintage Postcard Union Oil Company Scenic View. 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 breathtaking beauty of Donner Lake, California, captured on this vintage postcard from the Union Oil Company's "Natural Color Scenes of the West" series. The postcard showcases a magnificent alpine vista from Donner Summit, offering a panoramic view of the lake nestled in a glacial hollow, framed by majestic pine trees and rugged mountains. This iconic scene highlights the serene natural splendor of the Sierra Nevada, situated midway between Sacramento, California, and Reno, Nevada, at an altitude of 7,135 feet along historic Highway 40. This collectible piece is a testament to early 20th-century travel promotion, featuring the distinctive "ROYAL 76 TOUR THE WEST WITH UNION" branding. The postcard's vibrant colors and detailed depiction of the landscape make it a remarkable item for enthusiasts of California history, vintage travel memorabilia, and postcard collectors. It's a unique glimpse into the golden age of road trips and scenic exploration of the American West, perfect for display or adding to a curated collection.
