c1900s October 19 - 23 1909 Portola Festival San Francisco VTG CA OG Postcard For Sale

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c1900s October 19 - 23 1909 Portola Festival San Francisco VTG CA OG Postcard:
$29.00

“The Portola Festival (October 19-23, 1909 (Tuesday through Saturday)) was the first city- wide event to be held in San Francisco after the earthquake and fire of 1906 (April 18, 1906). The Festival’s major purpose was to celebrate the rebirth of the city after the tragic events of 1906 in which over 3,000 people [1] lost their lives and over 80% of the city was destroyed. It is estimated that 225,000 to 300,000 people were made homeless with $400 million in property damage (over $10 billion in today’s dollars). A second purpose was to prove to the State of California and the nation that San Francisco was capable of being host to a major national or international event such as the planned 1915 Pan Pacific International Exposition (PPIE)”

All of our paper collectibles are in used vintage condition. As such they may have tiny stains or defects. Please see photos for reference as they are the description. If you have any questions concerning dimensions feel free to ask and we will gladly send them to you. Also, we can send more pics if interested in close ups. Serious inquires only please:)

We mail most of our media through USPS First Class, or Media Mail when applicable, sandwiched between hard cardboard and in a water resistant poly mailer envelope.

Post cards under $20 are mailed through standard envelope shipping.

c1900s October 19 - 23 1909 Portola Festival San Francisco VTG CA OG Postcard

$29.00