San Diego CA California Coronado Auto Ferry 1950s Cars Chrome Postcard Used

This vintage postcard features a vibrant view of the San Diego and Coronado auto ferry, showcasing classic cars boarding the ferry with the San Diego city skyline in the background. The image captures a mid-20th century scene, likely from the 1950s, highlighting the importance of the ferry service as a vital transportation link across San Diego Bay. The postcard is a color lithograph printed on standard 5.5 x 3.5 inch paper, typical of collectible postcards from this era.

Published by Hopkins News Agency, San Diego, California, this postcard offers a nostalgic glimpse into California's coastal life and the historic ferry system that connected Coronado Island to the mainland. The back includes a postmark dated July 30, 1954, with handwritten correspondence adding personal historical context. This piece is an original, not a reprint, making it desirable for collectors of California or maritime memorabilia. The combination of scenic imagery, period vehicles, and detailed printing techniques makes this postcard a charming collectible item.

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