PC-000-886A

Back of picture postcard of Hotel Robinson, San Diego, California

 

1900s

 

Balloon Route Excursions, Los Angeles, California, US

This is the back of a picture postcard of the Hotel Robinson. It was produced before 1907, when postal regulations changed to allow messages on he back of the postcard. At the top left of the card is a small drawing (presumably as an advertisement) of a balloon tied to a streetcar, with banners and other printing, labelled the "Balloon Route Excursion," a sightseeing tour begun around 1900. This is an untraveled postcard.

Sightseeing; Tours; Excursions; Postcards; Stampboxes; Picture postcards; Balloon Route Excursion; Balloon Route Trolley Trip; Balloon Route Trip

 

California

 

 

MS-0008

English

 

Postcard

3.5 inches x 5.5 inches

Yes

PC-000-886

[center of card in black print]
POST CARD
This Side is for the Address Only]
[logo of unidentified publisher]
[stampbox] Place Stamp Here
United States and Canada One Cent
Foreign Two Cents

[labeled drawing at upper left, balloon tied to streetcar, with banners, one man on top of the front of the car, and one on the pole, which is giving off sparks]
[on balloon] Balloon Route Excursion
[banners] 1$ no more
visiting 10 beaches
70 miles two hours
6 free attractions
National Soldiers Home
Best in the Whole Round World
[man on front of car with megaphone]
All for a jolly good time
[banner on trolley]
Seeing it all for $1

 

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