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Santa Barbara Earthquake Real Photo Postcards [134989]

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Postcards Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:50.00 - 200.00 USD
SOLD
25.00USDto b*******e+ buyer's premium (6.25)
This item SOLD at 2022 Dec 18 @ 11:25UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
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Lot of 15 RPPC showing the damage caused to structures in Santa Barbara from a June 29, 1925 earthquake. The earthquake caused 13 casualties and $8 million in damages, mostly to the historic downtown. These cards are rare; there weren't many in the Prag Collection. Damage views include: lighthouse tower; Telephone Building; Arlington Hotel; Catholic Church; New California Hotel; El Camino Real Hotel; Mission Santa Barbara; and Grand Hotel.

Date: 1925
Country (if not USA):
State: California
City: Santa Barbara
Provenance: Ken Prag Collection