{"product_id":"postcard-california-san-francisco-alcatraz-night-full-moon-1910s-unposted","title":"San Francisco California Alcatraz Island Night Full Moon 1910s Postcard Unposted","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"388\" data-start=\"199\"\u003eThis 1910s postcard presents Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay under a full moon, capturing the site during its early military and disciplinary use prior to its later federal prison era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"895\" data-start=\"390\"\u003eAlcatraz functioned in the early twentieth century as a U.S. Army military prison and coastal defense installation, positioned strategically within San Francisco Bay. The island’s isolation, steep shoreline, and fortified structures made it a prominent symbol of control and security, even before its transition to a federal penitentiary in the 1930s. Night views such as this emphasized atmosphere and authority, combining natural elements with the built environment to create a dramatic visual identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1407\" data-start=\"897\"\u003eThe image shows Alcatraz illuminated by moonlight, with a bright full moon reflected across the water and a beam of light extending from the island across the bay. Clustered buildings rise along the rocky terrain, including barracks and institutional structures, rendered in hand-colored tones against a dark sky. The printed caption Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Bay, California appears along the upper edge, identifying the location within a stylized nocturnal composition typical of early postcard imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1698\" data-start=\"1409\"\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","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52979700465848,"sku":"20250512","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_8b9d1dea-c0b3-441b-9141-7796dac153b2.jpg?v=1773027732","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/postcard-california-san-francisco-alcatraz-night-full-moon-1910s-unposted","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}