1926 Lighthouse at Golden Gate San Francisco California

Lighthouse near the Golden Gate, San Francisco, 1926. This dramatic postcard captures a lone lighthouse standing firm in the waters just off the Golden Gate, its white tower a beacon against the backdrop of distant mountains. In the foreground, waves crash against jagged rocks, a reminder of the perilous currents that once made this stretch of coastline infamous for shipwrecks. Likely depicting Mile Rocks Lighthouse, completed in 1906 just months before the great earthquake, it was built after the tragic wreck of the City of Rio de Janeiro, a steamship that sank nearby, taking over 100 lives. Rising from the sea like a guardian, the lighthouse served for decades as a vital guide for vessels entering San Francisco Bay, its beam piercing through fog, wind, and war.

This postcard would look great framed, make a wonderful host or hostess gift, or make an excellent addition to any collection.

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