Fleishhacker Pool San Francisco Vintage Linen Postcard California
$ 5.02
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Fleishhacker Pool San Francisco Vintage Linen Postcard California. 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 a fascinating piece of San Francisco history with this vintage linen postcard featuring the iconic Fleishhacker Swimming Pool and Playground. This vibrant depiction showcases the expansive outdoor pool, once celebrated as the largest in the world, stretching over a thousand feet long and containing 6½ million gallons of warmed sea water. The image captures the lively atmosphere of the era, with numerous bathers enjoying the grand facility amidst lush greenery and surrounding structures, offering a glimpse into a beloved recreational landmark of its time. Published by Mission News Co. with photography credited to Californians, Inc., this postcard provides a tangible connection to early 20th-century California. The distinctive linen texture, characteristic of postcards from the 1930s-1950s, adds a tactile quality to the detailed illustration. It's a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of San Francisco's rich past, vintage Americana, or architectural and social history, preserving the memory of a significant public amenity.
