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Framed Print : POST OFFICE, SAN FRANCISCO. The Post Office at the corner of Pike and Clay Streets
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POST OFFICE, SAN FRANCISCO. The Post Office at the corner of Pike and Clay Streets
POST OFFICE, SAN FRANCISCO.
The Post Office at the corner of Pike and Clay Streets in San Francisco in 1849. Lithograph, c1850
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Media ID 13133557
1849 1850 1850s Boomtown Gold Gold Rush Goldmine Line Mail Manifest Destiny Mine Post Office Postal Service San Francisco Street Scene Us Postal Service
12"x10" Modern Frame
Add a touch of history to your space with the Media Storehouse Framed Print of "POST OFFICE, SAN FRANCISCO" by 140_1640270 from Granger Art on Demand. This captivating lithograph, created around 1850, captures the iconic Post Office building at the corner of Pike and Clay Streets in San Francisco during the Gold Rush era. With intricate details and rich colors, this framed print is a stunning representation of a significant moment in American history. Elevate your home or office decor with a piece of art that tells a story. Order now and bring the history of San Francisco into your living space.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This lithograph captures the bustling scene outside the Post Office at the corner of Pike and Clay Streets in San Francisco during the height of the Gold Rush in 1849. The image, printed around 1850, offers a glimpse into this booming American city as it rapidly expanded with eager gold seekers from all over. The lithograph showcases a vibrant street scene filled with people from various walks of life. A diverse crowd gathers outside the grand building, eagerly awaiting their turn to send or receive mail. The Post Office stands tall amidst other structures, symbolizing its importance as a hub for communication and connection in this rapidly growing city. The significance of this print extends beyond its depiction of daily life; it represents an era defined by Manifest Destiny and America's westward expansion. As miners flocked to California in search of fortune, they relied on institutions like the Post Office to stay connected with loved ones back home. Through careful brushstrokes and intricate details, this lithograph transports us back to a time when San Francisco was transformed into a thriving metropolis fueled by dreams of gold. It serves as both a historical artifact and a testament to human ambition during one of America's most transformative periods - truly capturing the essence of an extraordinary boomtown that forever shaped our nation's history.
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