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Prospectors landing in San Francisco during the Gold Rush
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Prospectors landing in San Francisco during the Gold Rush
Gold-seekers arriving in San Francisco to head for mining regions, 1848.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
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1848 1849 Arrive California Crowd Donkey Family Forty Niner Gold Rush Harbor Landing Pacific Coast Prospector Sailing Ship San Francisco Ship Town Village Water Front West Western 49ers
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This hand-colored woodcut print takes us back to the bustling shores of San Francisco during the historic Gold Rush in 1848. The image captures the moment when a crowd of eager prospectors, their eyes gleaming with hope and determination, disembark from a sailing ship onto the water front. As they step foot on this new land, they bring with them dreams of striking it rich in the gold mines that lie beyond. The scene is filled with an air of anticipation and excitement as families and individuals alike arrive in this vibrant village that would soon transform into a thriving town. A donkey stands nearby, laden with supplies for these adventurous souls who have traveled far and wide to seek their fortune. In this snapshot of American history, we witness not only the birth of California's legendary heritage but also glimpse into the spirit of those intrepid pioneers who shaped our nation's destiny. This illustration transports us to a time when San Francisco was just beginning its ascent as one of North America's most iconic cities. With its vivid colors and intricate details, this vintage artwork serves as a window into an era long gone by - an ode to those brave men and women known as "49ers" or "forty-niners". It reminds us of their indomitable spirit and unwavering determination that forever changed both California's landscape and United States' history.
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