Streamlined Ferry Kalakala Puget Sound Seattle WA Vintage Postcard

$ 7.07

Year Manufactured: 1940s City: Seattle Postage Condition: Unposted Subject: Ferry Country: USA Type: Printed (Lithograph) Brand/Publisher: Adams News Company Time Period Manufactured: 1940-1959 Signed: No Country of Origin: United States Number of Items in Set: 1 Unit of Sale: Single Unit Unit Type: Unit Era: Chrome brand: Adams News Company Unit Quantity: 1 Continent: North America Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Region: Washington

Description

Streamlined Ferry Kalakala Puget Sound Seattle WA Vintage Postcard. This striking image showcases the ferry's distinctive Art Deco design, a marvel of mid-20th century engineering, as it glides through the waters with the bustling Seattle, Washington skyline in the background. Discover a captivating piece of maritime history with this vintage postcard featuring the iconic Streamlined Ferry "Kalakala" on Puget Sound. This striking image showcases the ferry's distinctive Art Deco design, a marvel of mid-20th century engineering, as it glides through the waters with the bustling Seattle, Washington skyline in the background. The black and white photographic rendering beautifully captures the sleek lines of the vessel and the vibrant activity of the waterfront, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of Pacific Northwest travel and innovation. This "Natural-Finish" postcard, manufactured by Graycraft Card Co. of Danville, Va., and published by Adams News Company, is a testament to classic postcard production. The detailed scene highlights the architectural landscape of Seattle's waterfront, complete with piers, buildings, and other ships, providing rich historical context for collectors and enthusiasts of maritime transport and regional history. The Kalakala, known for its unique streamlined shape and groundbreaking design, remains a legendary symbol of the Puget Sound.