Vintage Postcard RPPC 1930 Seattle US Government Locks Maritime Social History
Original price
¥2,500
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Original price
¥2,500
Original price
¥2,500
¥2,500
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¥2,500
Current price
¥2,500
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The postcard holds exceptional social and environmental history, providing a rare first-hand historical account of atmospheric conditions in the Pacific Northwest during the late 1920s:
"Seattle. Dear Folks, Just been round the city & thro this lock & flew to the Navel yards. Weather ideal but forest fires bad makes everything foggy. Go to Vancouver Sat address WG B Hostel. Love E L"
Scene: High-angle bird's-eye view of the U.S. Government Locks (Hiram M. Chittenden Locks) in Ballard, Seattle, Washington.
Addressee: Mr. E. Lempriere, 1425 Retallack St, Regina, Sask, Canada
Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5”
Era: Golden Age / Interwar Period (Postmarked August 15, 1928)
Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)
Publisher: Scenic Photo Publishing Co., Inc.
Condition: Ink smudges, adhesive staining on back
This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.