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C. C. Lord & Co.
Title
Long Beach California | The Atlantic City of the West ( 6 panorama postcards ).
Publication Place / Date
Long Beach, CA / 1904 circa
Image Dimensions
21.5 x 5.5 inches (each)
Color
Uncolored
Condition
VG
Stock# 112373
$2,400.00
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Description

Massive Panoramic Post Card Panoramas of Long Beach 

A rare set of six remarkable 21 inch-wide post cards, published by C.C. Lord & Co. of Long Beach, California. These unusual sepia-tone views have "Post Card" address lines provided on the verso, with special instructions for mailing: "Roll, Wrap in Paper, Tuck in Ends and Tie." Date based on images (clothing styles, early automobiles) and text which cites 1900 census data.

The panorama views are:

  • Ocean Avenue - Looking North: Hotel Virginia, Pacific Park, Public Library, City Hall, Kennebec Hotel.
  • "On the Pike," Long Beach, California: Bath House, Auditorium, $100,000 Pier, Sun Parlor, Music Shell
  • Mid-Winter Crowd, Long Beach, California: Bath House, Auditorium, $100,000 Pier, Sun Parlor
  • On the Sand, Long Beach, California: Bathing Scene, Life Saving Station, Roller Coaster, Music Shell, Majestic Dancing Pavillion, Bath House
  • Long Beach, California, from Pier: Roller Coaster, Virginia Hotel, Music Shell, Majestic Dancing Pavillion, Bath House, Merry-Go-Round, First National Bank Building, Long Beach National Bank Bld., Auditorium
  • Pleasure Seekers, Long Beach, California: Roller Coaster, Music Shell, Majestic Dancing Pavillion, Bath House

Rarity

Very rare in the market. No examples in OCLC or RBH.

Condition Description
6 oblong card sheets. Halftone panoramic photographic images on one side of each card, with text on verso. Center fold on each card. Some moderate wear to cards, dust soiling (mainly on text side), but generally clean and nice.
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