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POST OFFICE, SAN FRANCISCO. The Post Office at the corner of Pike and Clay Streets
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POST OFFICE, SAN FRANCISCO. The Post Office at the corner of Pike and Clay Streets
POST OFFICE, SAN FRANCISCO.
The Post Office at the corner of Pike and Clay Streets in San Francisco in 1849. Lithograph, c1850
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Media ID 13133557
1849 1850 1850s Boomtown Gold Gold Rush Goldmine Line Mail Manifest Destiny Mine Post Office Postal Service San Francisco Street Scene Us Postal Service
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This lithograph captures the bustling scene outside the Post Office at the corner of Pike and Clay Streets in San Francisco during the height of the Gold Rush in 1849. The image, printed around 1850, offers a glimpse into this booming American city as it rapidly expanded with eager gold seekers from all over. The lithograph showcases a vibrant street scene filled with people from various walks of life. A diverse crowd gathers outside the grand building, eagerly awaiting their turn to send or receive mail. The Post Office stands tall amidst other structures, symbolizing its importance as a hub for communication and connection in this rapidly growing city. The significance of this print extends beyond its depiction of daily life; it represents an era defined by Manifest Destiny and America's westward expansion. As miners flocked to California in search of fortune, they relied on institutions like the Post Office to stay connected with loved ones back home. Through careful brushstrokes and intricate details, this lithograph transports us back to a time when San Francisco was transformed into a thriving metropolis fueled by dreams of gold. It serves as both a historical artifact and a testament to human ambition during one of America's most transformative periods - truly capturing the essence of an extraordinary boomtown that forever shaped our nation's history.
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