Postcard
Estimated value: $4-$9
In 1908, Long Beach was experiencing rapid growth as a Southern California seaside resort and oil boom town, with the postcard medium at its peak popularity for distant communication. The sender's choice to mail a view of Los Angeles's Hollenbeck Park reflects the era's enthusiasm for promoting the region's parks and natural amenities to distant friends and family.
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