{"product_id":"san-francisco-california-lankershim-hotel-fifth-street-market-1913-postcard","title":"San Francisco California Lankershim Hotel Fifth Street Market 1913 Postcard","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"292\"\u003eThis postcard dates to 1913 and documents the recently opened Lankershim Hotel in San Francisco, a major commercial hotel located near Fifth Street and Market Street.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"803\"\u003eDuring the early 1910s, San Francisco was rebuilding and redefining its downtown core following the 1906 earthquake and fire, with new hotels serving business travelers, tourists, and long-term residents. Market Street functioned as the city’s primary commercial artery, while Fifth Street marked a transitional zone between retail, transit, and hotel development. Large multi-story hotels such as the Lankershim reflected modern construction methods, fireproof design, and the city’s rapid economic recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003eThe postcard features a detailed street-level view of the Lankershim Hotel shortly after its opening, with storefronts at ground level, exterior fire escapes, early automobiles, and streetcar activity visible along the block. The printed caption notes the opening date of December 1st, 1913, situating the image precisely within the hotel’s initial phase of operation. The reverse shows period handwriting, postal markings, and stamp placement consistent with active postal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"1573\"\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":52979100221624,"sku":"20240104","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_00c71339-7d20-48e2-9d66-ea0e3300f5fa.jpg?v=1773009644","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/san-francisco-california-lankershim-hotel-fifth-street-market-1913-postcard","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}