San Diego Harbor View Postcard Union Oil 76 Gasoline Ad Vintage California

$ 5.02

Country: USA Continent: North America Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Theme: Advertising Country of Origin: USA City: San Diego Region: California Postage Condition: Unposted Subject: Cityscape

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San Diego Harbor View Postcard Union Oil 76 Gasoline Ad Vintage 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 captivating vintage postcard showcasing a panoramic aerial view of San Diego Harbor, one of the world's renowned natural ports, as highlighted by Union Oil Company. This vibrant color scene captures the bustling waterfront, numerous ships, and the surrounding cityscape, extending to the distant Coronado peninsula. The detailed lithographic printing technique brings to life the architectural nuances of the buildings and the serene expanse of the bay, offering a glimpse into mid-20th century California. This collectible piece is part of the "UNION OIL COMPANY'S Natural Color Scenes of the West" series, featuring the iconic "76 GASOLINE" branding. It serves not only as a scenic memento of San Diego's maritime heritage but also as a fascinating artifact of classic American advertising. The postcard's design emphasizes the harbor's strategic importance and natural beauty, making it a unique addition for collectors interested in California history, vintage travel, or petroleum industry memorabilia.