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Call Building, San Francisco, Cal. Postcard. ca. 1900-1910, Call Building, San Francisco, Cal. Postcard
Filename: 918_11_LW004430.jpg
Size: 1609 x 2550 (2.6MB)
Date: 24th March 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
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Call Building, San Francisco, Cal. Postcard. ca. 1900-1910, Call Building, San Francisco, Cal. Postcard
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This vintage postcard captures the iconic Call Building in San Francisco, California, during the early 1900s. The bustling scene showcases a vibrant city street filled with pedestrians, vehicles, and a charming horse-drawn carriage. Market Street comes alive as people go about their daily routines against the backdrop of magnificent architecture. The Call Building stands tall and proud, dominating the skyline with its grandeur. Its intricate details are beautifully captured in this color print, showcasing the architectural marvel that it is. The building's presence is further emphasized by the streetcar tracks running alongside it, symbolizing progress and urban development. Advertisements adorn every available space on buildings and streetcars alike, reflecting an era when commercial art and graphic design played a significant role in shaping public spaces. English text can be seen prominently displayed on various signs throughout the scene. This postcard serves as a time capsule of San Francisco's history - a snapshot of life at that moment in time. It transports us back to an era where public transportation was primarily served by streetcars traversing through busy streets like Market Street. Preserved by Detroit Photographic Company, this print offers us a glimpse into North American period or style from over a century ago. It evokes nostalgia for simpler times while reminding us of how far we have come since then.
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