CardCow Vintage Postcards

The Stinking Rose: A Garlic Restaurant

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:20:43 +0100

Title:
The Stinking Rose: A Garlic Restaurant
San Francisco (CA), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
325 Columbus Ave., 94133 In North Beach, the Little Italy of the West (415) 781-ROSE We Season Our Garlic With Food

New International Terminal

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:19:04 +0100

Title:
New International Terminal
San Francisco (CA), Continental Chrome PM 1995 Oct-28

Description:
Ken Glaser Jr At San Francisco international Airport

San Francisco International Airport

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:18:36 +0100

Title:
San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco (CA), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
One of the world's busiest, it serves about 8,000,000 passengers annually, with average plan arrivals and departures every 3 minutes, serving 12 commercial carriers

San Francisco International

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:18:34 +0100

Title:
San Francisco International
San Francisco (CA), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
One of the terminal "pinwheels" of one of the world's most modern "Jet-Age" facilities Dexter Press, Inc

Hyatt Regency San Francisco, Embarcadero Center

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:17:08 +0100

Title:
Hyatt Regency San Francisco, Embarcadero Center
San Francisco (CA), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
It's a heptagon, towering triangularly 18 stories above the Embarcadero Fountain. It's a lounge that turns 360 degrees to show all of San Francisco. It's a lobby that is a towering atrium. It's the epitome of modern architecture and building design

Aerial View of Fisherman's Wharf

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:17:07 +0100

Title:
Aerial View of Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco (CA), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
In the background you see the Golden Gate, Golden Gate Bridge and Aquatic Park

Aerial View of Airport

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:17:06 +0100

Title:
Aerial View of Airport
San Francisco (CA), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Constantly expanding and one of the world's finest, San Francisco International Airport accommodates millions of passengers from all parts of the globe. Planes arrive or depart about every 3 minutes around the clock Mike Roberts

Presidio

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:49 +0100

Title:
Presidio
San Francisco (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
One of the familiar sights to visitors of the historic Presidio of San Francisco, looking across the parade grounds with San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge in the background H.S. Crocker Co

Cow Palace

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:49 +0100

Title:
Cow Palace
San Francisco (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
Completed in 1941, the Cow Palace was designed as the Home for the Annual Grand National Livestock Exposition, Horse Show and Rodeo. The only indoor Stadium with a Cantilever roof, seats 18,500. Has a surfaced parking area for 4000 cars

Non-Commissioned Officers' Club, Presidio Service Club

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:49 +0100

Title:
Non-Commissioned Officers' Club, Presidio Service Club
San Francisco (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
This new modern structure was built after World Warr II. It overlooks the historic San Francisco Golden Gate and Golden Gate Bridge in the background, the longest single suspension span in the world. Color Photo by Lionel Bridge. Presidio of San Francisco Mirro-Krome

Commissioned Officers' Club

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:47 +0100

Title:
Commissioned Officers' Club
San Francisco (CA), Chrome

Description:
This is the oldest building in San Francisco. The original structure was begun in 1776 by the early Spanish settlers. It was the home of the Spanish and Mexican Commandants for half a century H S Crocker Co

Headquarters of the famed Sixth Army

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:47 +0100

Title:
Headquarters of the famed Sixth Army
San Francisco (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
During World War II these buildings housed the Fourth army Western Defense Command. In early 1946 the War Department replaced the nine Service Commands in the Zone of the Interior with six Army Commands. General Joseph W. Stilwell became the Commander of the Sixth Army with headquarters at the Presidio of San Francisco H S Crocker Co

Presidio of San Francisco - YMCA

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:47 +0100

Title:
Presidio of San Francisco - YMCA
San Francisco (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
Located across the street from the historic Letterman General Hospital. In this building are the recreational facilities for the convalescing soldier under the direction of the U.S. Army YMCA H S Crocker Co

Candlestick Park

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:46 +0100

Title:
Candlestick Park
San Francisco (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
Home of the San Francisco Giants Plastichrome by Colourpicture

Gartland Hotel

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:46 +0100

Title:
Gartland Hotel
San Francisco (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
909 Geary Street at Larkin; ORdway 3-3131; "Your Home Away From Home" - at reasonable rates. In downtown San Francisco. Sally's Home

San Francisco Skyline from Skyway

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:44 +0100

Title:
San Francisco Skyline from Skyway
San Francisco (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
Spectacular view of the interchange at the juction of seven traffic arteries on the US 101 superhighway now a freeway from San Jose at the foot of the Bay to Oakkland via the Bay Bridge visible in the backfround, with the city skyline on left and Oakland Hills in the background

Famed Market Street

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:44 +0100

Title:
Famed Market Street
San Francisco (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
The heart of a busy cosmopolitan city and one of the widest business streets in the world

Chinatown at Night

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:44 +0100

Title:
Chinatown at Night
San Francisco (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
San Francisco's Chinatown is the largest outside of the Orient. Oriental customs rub elbows with the thoroughly American and quaint Chinese patter is heard everywhere you go. Shops and bazaars bring all the glamor of the Orient with their gorgeous silks, lacquers, teak, porcelain and rare and exotic foods and perfumes

Fort Mason aka San Francisco Port of Embarkation, US Army

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:43 +0100

Title:
Fort Mason aka San Francisco Port of Embarkation, US Army
San Francisco (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
Overlooking world famed San Francisco Bay; Fort Mason was established in 1850 named after Col. R.B. Mason, 1st Regiment of the Dragoons U.S.A. Governor of California 1847-1849. It is now Headquarters for Pacific Transportation Terminal Command, Oakland Terminal Supply Command, San Francisco Overseas Supply Agency & Military Sea Transport Service a Naval Agency. San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge in background

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
San Francisco (CA), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
The most modern mass transportation system in the world is now in operation in the Bay Area. Totally computerized and pollution free, Bart is the model for urban transportation of the future

Aerial View of San Francisco-Everybody's Favorite City

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:09:05 +0100

Title:
Aerial View of San Francisco-Everybody's Favorite City
San Francisco (CA), Chrome PM 1973 Mar-12

Description:
Gerald French Aerial view of some of the highlights of San Francisco. In the foreground Aquatic Park showing the ships of the San Francisco State Historical Park. In the center are Fisherman's Wharf and the Cannery, with Coit Tower atop Telegraph Hill and the Bay Bridge in the background

Candlestick Park, Home of the Giants

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:09:04 +0100

Title:
Candlestick Park, Home of the Giants
San Francisco (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
Finished and dedicated in 1960, built at a cost of $13,000,000. Home of the San Francisco Giants Baseball Club, which moved west from New York City in 1958. Seating capacity is nearly 45,000 and parking lot for about 9,000 automobiles. Located within city limits

Simpson College

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:09:04 +0100

Title:
Simpson College
San Francisco (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
801 Silver Avenue. Preparing youth for Christian life and service

Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:07:20 +0100

Title:
Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum
San Francisco (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
Fisherman's Wharf Intriguing... fascinating... here you will see over 2,000 authentic articles... many beyond imagination. You will be awed by the strange phenomena of nature... all from the collection of the famed cartoonist Robert L. Ripley

Palace of Horticulture at the Pan-Pac, Int. Expo. San Francisco, 1915

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:16:50 +0100

Title:
Palace of Horticulture at the Pan-Pac, Int. Expo. San Francisco, 1915
San Francisco (CA), Divided Back unused

Festival Hall illuminated at the Pan-Pac Int. Exposition, 1915

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:16:50 +0100

Title:
Festival Hall illuminated at the Pan-Pac Int. Exposition, 1915
San Francisco (CA), Divided Back unused

Chinese Restaurant

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:16:49 +0100

Title:
Chinese Restaurant
San Francisco (CA), Divided Back unused

Burning of San Francisco from Telegraph Hill, Apr. 18, 1906

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:16:03 +0100

Title:
Burning of San Francisco from Telegraph Hill, Apr. 18, 1906
San Francisco (CA), Divided Back unused

Refugees Waiting For Rations

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:16:03 +0100

Title:
Refugees Waiting For Rations
San Francisco (CA), Divided Back unused

Burning of San Francisco, April 18, 1906

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:16:02 +0100

Title:
Burning of San Francisco, April 18, 1906
San Francisco (CA), Divided Back unused

The Fire Coming Up Third Street

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:16:01 +0100

Title:
The Fire Coming Up Third Street
San Francisco (CA), Divided Back unused

Description:
Chas. Weidner April 18th, 1906

Result of earthquake in street

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:16:01 +0100

Title:
Result of earthquake in street
San Francisco (CA), Divided Back unused

Sing Chong Company, Inc

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:15:45 +0100

Title:
Sing Chong Company, Inc
San Francisco (CA), Divided Back unused

Description:
Leading Chinese Bazaar, California and Grant Avenue

Sun Dial near the Museum, Golden Gate Park

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:15:31 +0100

Title:
Sun Dial near the Museum, Golden Gate Park
San Francisco (CA), Divided Back PM May-22

Residencees-Pacific Avenue

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:15:29 +0100

Title:
Residencees-Pacific Avenue
San Francisco (CA), Divided Back unused

Description:
"On the Road of a thousand Wonders."

Chinese Women at Sutro Heights

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:15:28 +0100

Title:
Chinese Women at Sutro Heights
San Francisco (CA), Divided Back PM 1909 Nov-21

Museum Golden Gate Park

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:15:08 +0100

Title:
Museum Golden Gate Park
San Francisco (CA), Divided Back PM 1928

Ships of All Nations Dock

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:43:15 +0100

Title:
Ships of All Nations Dock
San Francisco (CA), Real Photo unused

Golden Gate Bridge from Baker's Beach

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:41:11 +0100

Title:
Golden Gate Bridge from Baker's Beach
San Francisco (CA), Real Photo unused

Full view, Japan Pavilion, Treasure Island

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:41:10 +0100

Title:
Full view, Japan Pavilion, Treasure Island
San Francisco (CA), Real Photo

San Francisco Bay, Marine docks and Goat Island

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:40:05 +0100

Title:
San Francisco Bay, Marine docks and Goat Island
San Francisco (CA), Real Photo unused

Mills Field. San Francisco Airport

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:39:43 +0100

Title:
Mills Field. San Francisco Airport
San Francisco (CA), Real Photo unused

Section of the Cable of the Oakland Bay Bridge

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Section of the Cable of the Oakland Bay Bridge
San Francisco (CA), Real Photo

Description:
Seventy thousand miles of wire used in the finished cables

The World Famous Cliff House

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:20:18 +0100

Title:
The World Famous Cliff House
San Francisco (CA), Linen unused

Description:
. . overlooking seal rocks. The Cliff House is built upon a cliff at the most westerly point in San Francisco, overlooking the Golden Gate Straits famed Seal Rocks and the ever-changing scenes of the blue Pacific Ocean. The present building is the fifth to be built upon this spot

Riviera Restaurant Inc

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:20:16 +0100

Title:
Riviera Restaurant Inc
San Francisco (CA), Linen unused

Description:
Stockton and Union Streets; Opposite Washington Square Park. Introducing to America: The famous foods and glamorous environment of the Riviera...of romantic Cannes, Nice, Monte Carlo, San Remo, Genoa! Tempting dishes delightfully different menus, prepared by a master chef! At Riviera you will discover an old world charm and new dining delight. As you dine, The Riviera Serenaders will bring you soft, romantic melodies as they stroll among the tables...;experience a pleasure no words can describe. Discover Riviera for yourself!

Dining Room of John's Rendezvous

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:20:16 +0100

Title:
Dining Room of John's Rendezvous
San Francisco (CA), Linen unused

Description:
"San Franciso's Smartest Restaurant and the Only Restaurant of its Kind in America". 50 Osgood Place, San Francisco, California Curteich

Hotel Lankershim

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:18:49 +0100

Title:
Hotel Lankershim
San Francisco (CA), Linen PM 1912 Mar-23

Description:
-We are in the center of all activity -The Terminal for all Motor Stage Lines -This Hotel is Fire-proof -350 Rooms -Rates Single $1.25 and $1.50 -Double $2.00 -With Private Bath $2.00 and $2.50

Paris Restaurant - Near Powell Street

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:18:44 +0100

Title:
Paris Restaurant - Near Powell Street
San Francisco (CA), Linen PM 1955 Feb-8

Description:
242 O'Farrell St. SUtter 1-9436. Open Every Day. Dine on the Sidewalks of Paris in the Heart of San Francisco. 'Where the Crowds Go'. Famous the World Over for our Sizzling Steaks. Banquet Room Available for Small and Large Parties. Chef and Owner E. Guasch

Market Street

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:24:33 +0100

Title:
Market Street
San Francisco (CA), Linen PM 1953 Jul-12

Description:
Busy Market Street is San Francisco's main business thoroughfare. It extends from the Twin Peaks to the Bay. Its length is lined with the exclusive shops, towering office buildings and business establishments, and large modern department stores

Palace of Fine Arts

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:24:32 +0100

Title:
Palace of Fine Arts
San Francisco (CA), Linen unused

Description:
The only remaining building of the 1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition at San Francisco, the Palace of Fine Arts, is one of the world's finest examples of architecture. Located in Marina District and close to the Presidio and Yacht Harbor