{"product_id":"calistoga-california-old-faithful-geyser-1940s-rppc-with-seal-unposted","title":"Calistoga California Old Faithful Geyser 1940s RPPC With Seal Unposted","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"390\" data-start=\"192\"\u003eThis real photo postcard produced during the 1940s documents the erupting Old Faithful Geyser located several miles above Calistoga in the upper Napa Valley geothermal region of Northern California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"995\" data-start=\"392\"\u003eCalistoga developed national recognition during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries for its mineral springs, volcanic geology, mud baths, and geothermal attractions tied to the northern Napa Valley landscape. The area surrounding Old Faithful Geyser became a heavily photographed roadside destination during the automobile tourism era, attracting visitors interested in California’s volcanic terrain and natural hydrothermal activity. Real photo postcards of the geyser often emphasized the dramatic vertical steam plume against the rugged hills and isolated landscape of the upper valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1592\" data-start=\"997\"\u003eThe image captures the geyser eruption rising high above the observation area with dark foreground terrain and mountain ridges framing the scene. The reverse includes a printed tourist explanation describing the volcanic structure beneath the geyser along with the original Howard J. Bruff souvenir seal identifying the attraction as Old Faithful Geyser of California near Calistoga. The composition presents a striking contrast between the bright steam column and the darker surrounding landscape, giving the card strong visual appeal as both a travel souvenir and geological documentary image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1883\" data-start=\"1594\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53455719956664,"sku":"20260511","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_6bc08a15-b1bd-402e-9c90-878496dc7b70.jpg?v=1778566638","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/calistoga-california-old-faithful-geyser-1940s-rppc-with-seal-unposted","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}