San Francisco CA California Fort Point & Golden 1923 Divided Back Postcard Used

This vintage postcard showcases a scenic view of Fort Point and the Golden Gate in San Francisco, postmarked 1923. A timeless collectible.

• Postmarked August 21, 1923
• Includes handwritten message
• Features Fort Point & Golden Gate scenery
• Standard postcard size
• Vibrant color illustration

Minor age-related discoloration and corner wear.
Approximate dimensions: 3.5 x 5.5 inches.
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This image is a vintage postcard, likely from around 1911-1914, capturing Fort Point and the Golden Gate Strait in San Francisco before the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Historic Fort: Fort Point is a Civil War-era masonry fortification, the only "Third System" style fort built on the West Coast, designed to protect the entrance to San Francisco Bay.
Pre-Bridge View: The photo shows the fort and the surrounding cliffs without the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, which was later designed with a special arch to preserve the fort.
National Historic Site: The fort is now a National Historic Site, part of the Golden Gate National Parks, administered by the National Park Service.
Military History: The fort was continuously garrisoned during the Civil War and used sporadically through World War II, though it never saw a major battle.
Architectural Significance: The fort features seven-foot-thick walls and three tiers of casemates (vaulted rooms).

Postcard Size: Standard Vintage 3 1/2 by 5 1/2
(Unless Otherwise Noted in Title)

Condition of postcard is normal with age and storage. It might have some yellowing/tanning, creases and edge dents, edge/corner wear and other wear, and could have some writing on front and/or back.

Detailed scans/pictures are of front and back please refer to them for more details on condition. Please ask any questions.


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