{"product_id":"postcard-california-san-francisco-ca-hotel-whitcomb-garage-cars-1910s-unposted","title":"San Francisco California Hotel Whitcomb Garage 1910s Postcard Unposted","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"376\"\u003eThis 1910s postcard depicts the Hotel Whitcomb Garage in San Francisco, California, illustrating early automobile accommodation associated with a major downtown hotel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"766\"\u003eAs motor travel expanded in the early twentieth century, urban hotels constructed dedicated garages to serve guests arriving by automobile. Purpose-built brick garages reflected both the rise of private car ownership and the hospitality industry’s adaptation to changing transportation patterns. Such facilities became visible markers of modern convenience within dense city environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eThe image shows a red brick garage building with a covered entrance marked Hotel Whitcomb, accompanied by several period automobiles parked in front and within the adjoining bay. A sign near the entrance notes Free to patrons, emphasizing the service offered to hotel guests. Hand-colored detail enhances the brickwork and vehicles, consistent with printed postcards of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1437\"\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":52884882653368,"sku":"20240103a","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_1230720d-3fc0-4c2e-863b-b382df862d21.jpg?v=1771996822","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/postcard-california-san-francisco-ca-hotel-whitcomb-garage-cars-1910s-unposted","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}