CardCow Vintage Postcards

1000 Pound California Fruit Cake

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
1000 Pound California Fruit Cake
Linen unused

Description:
A presentation to the Golden Gate International Exposition in honor of the Baking Industry. Made from California products only and from the same recipe as the cake sent from California to President and Mrs. Roosevelt each Christmas. The decorations, made entirely of sugar and certified pure food coloring took one year to make. The dimensions of the cake: 5 feet on the base, 3 feet high and 3 feet across on top of the cake.

Court Of The Moon

Sun, 18 May 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Title:
Court Of The Moon
Linen PM 1939 May-19

Description:
Court of the moon - South towers and spire to the sun. The beautiful Court of the Moon and its sweeping vista showing the Palace of Mines, Metals and Machinery on the left and the Palace of foods and Beverages on the right. And beyond the Tower of the Sun together with languid pools and high shooting fountains is exceptionally inspiring.

No More Beautiful Spot May Be Found On Treasure Island

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 07:00:00 +0100

Title:
No More Beautiful Spot May Be Found On Treasure Island
Chrome unused

Description:
No More beautiful spot may be found on Treasure Island, site of the Golden Gate International Exposition in San Francisco Bay, than the Court of the Flowers. In the foreground is the Girl and the Rainbow, beyond the Arc of Triumph and the Court of Reflections.

Mission Guide Tree

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 09:28:38 +0100

Title:
Mission Guide Tree
Real Photo unused

Description:
Fraciscan Exhibit G.G.I.E

Chinese Village Treasure Island

Sat, 10 Feb 2007 22:56:43 +0100

Title:
Chinese Village Treasure Island
Real Photo unused

Description:
China's priceless collection of words of art in rare jade now being exhibited in Chinese village treasure island represents ten years of patient labor and the combined skill of master craftsmen the alter of the green jade pagoda a matchless gem of exquisite beauty is 50 inches in height 13 inches in diameter at its base and weighs almost seventy five pounds

Temple Compound ,Golden Gate International Exposition

Sat, 20 Jan 2007 22:20:57 +0100

Title:
Temple Compound ,Golden Gate International Exposition
Linen PM 1940

Description:
Golden ornaments inspired by Bangkok umbrelers top one of the Towers of the East.overlooking colourful Lampke Compound ,at San Francisco's World's Fair on Tiresure Island .Goldern murala decorate the walls at each side at entrance to Court of Flowers

Gateway To California'S International Expositipon Of The Francisco Bay

Sat, 20 Jan 2007 22:20:57 +0100

Title:
Gateway To California'S International Expositipon Of The Francisco Bay
Linen PM 1940

Description:
This new $600,000 highway approach to the Exposition sweeps down and around Yerba Buena Island from the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.Together with a memorable view of the Fair on its man-made island this graceful approach affords several new vistas of the entire Bay region

Sunset On San Francisco Bay And The Pacific

Sun, 24 Sep 2006 08:39:20 +0100

Title:
Sunset On San Francisco Bay And The Pacific
Linen unused

Description:
The Metropolitan area cities around San Francisco Bay will celebrate the completion of the world's tow largest bridges in 1939 with a Fifty-Million Dollar International Exposition, to be built and held in center of San Francisco Bay. A most unique and picturesque site - The participation of foreign countries, especially those around "The Pacific" promises to make this the greatest "World's Fair" and finest exposition of all time - Opens February 18 Sunset time on San Francisco Bay is one of ecstasy, charm and romance.

Missions Of California

Sun, 24 Sep 2006 08:39:20 +0100

Title:
Missions Of California
Linen unused

Description:
Mission Trails Bldg., California World's Fair on San Francisco Bay.

The Federal Building

Sun, 24 Sep 2006 08:39:09 +0100

Title:
The Federal Building
Linen unused

Description:
Golden Gate International Exposition - San Francisco. The Federal Building, designed by Timothy Pflueger, is among the most interesting on Treasure Island, showing, as it does, a cross-section of the working of our government.

Elephant Tower

Sun, 24 Sep 2006 08:39:09 +0100

Title:
Elephant Tower
Linen unused

Description:
Golden Gate International Exposition - San Francisco. One of the two Elephant Towers at the Portals of the Pacific, main gateway of the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition on Treasure Island, San Francisco Bay. Foreground, one of many unique lighting elements. Background, Tower of the Sun.

Pacific House

Sun, 24 Sep 2006 08:39:02 +0100

Title:
Pacific House
Linen unused

Description:
Golden Gate International Exposition. San Francisco. Pacific House, theme building of the Pageant of the Pacific, overlooking the great Lagoon at San Francisco's 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition on treasure Island. Around the lagoon are grouped dramatic exhibit buildings of the Orient, the south Seas, and Latin America.

Pacifica

Sun, 24 Sep 2006 08:39:02 +0100

Title:
Pacifica
Linen unused

Description:
Golden Gate International Exposition. San Francisco. "Pacifica," 80 feet high, stands before the glittering metal curtain leading to the Cavalcade of the Golden West at San Francisco's 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition on Treasure Island.

The Court Of The Moon

Sun, 24 Sep 2006 08:39:02 +0100

Title:
The Court Of The Moon
Linen unused

Description:
Golden Gate International Exposition. San Francisco. The court of the moon at the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition on treasure Island on San Francisco Bay. Across its quiet gardens, Flowering pathways, fountains and pools, falls the shadow of the 400-foot Tower of the Sun.

The Golden Gate Bridge

Sun, 24 Sep 2006 08:39:02 +0100

Title:
The Golden Gate Bridge
Linen unused

Description:
Golden Gate International Exposition. San Francisco. The Golden Gate Bridge, spanning the entrance to San Francisco Bay, overlooks Treasure Island, man-made site of the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition. In the right background the 8 1/4 - mile San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge. In the left background, Alcatraz Island.

Entrance To Vacationland Building

Sun, 24 Sep 2006 08:39:01 +0100

Title:
Entrance To Vacationland Building
Linen unused

Description:
Golden Gate International Exposition San Francisco. Entrance to vacationland Building decorated by maps and symbolic figures, overlool blossoming plants, trees, and colorful banners in the court of the Seven Seas at San Francisco's 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition.

The Majestic Federal Building

Sun, 24 Sep 2006 08:39:01 +0100

Title:
The Majestic Federal Building
Linen unused

Description:
Golden Gate International Exposition. San Francisco. The Majestic Federal Building, presenting a spectacular panorama of United States history and government, occupies a seven-acre site on Treasure Island at San Francisco's 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition.

Hall Of The Western States

Sun, 24 Sep 2006 08:39:01 +0100

Title:
Hall Of The Western States
Linen unused

Description:
Golden Gate International Exposition. San Francisco. Hall of the Western States on treasure Island, scene of San Francisco's World's Fair. In the central court a gigantic relief map is displayed depicting the wonders and vacationlands of Western America and Canada.

Main Portal and Exposition Tower Golden Gate Exposition 1939

Tue, 14 Sep 2004 17:30:00 +0100

Title:
Main Portal and Exposition Tower Golden Gate Exposition 1939
Linen unused

Description:
Stately palms beautify and pedestrian crossings over motor lanes make safe, this main entrance to the Golden Gate International Exposition on Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay. The stepped-pyramid "Elephant Towers" guard the main portal and the 400 foot Central Tower. Beyond the gateway, guarded from troubled atmosphere by great vertical "baffles", lies the magic city of this World's Fair, distinctively new in its "Pacific" blending of old architectures with new utility. February 18th to December 2nd, 1939

Court Of The Moon and Tower of the Sun

Tue, 14 Sep 2004 17:26:00 +0100

Title:
Court Of The Moon and Tower of the Sun
Linen unused

Description:
California World's fair on San Francisco bay. The beautiful Court of the Moon and its sweeping vista showing the Exhibit Palaces - and the Tower of the Sun together with languid pools and high shooting fountains are exceptionally inspiring