San Fernando Mission California Postcard \"Road of a Thousand Wonders\" c1910s For Sale

Discover a piece of California history with this vintage postcard featuring the iconic San Fernando Mission. The front showcases a beautiful view of the mission\'s long adobe structure with its distinctive arched colonnade and red tile roof, set against a serene landscape. The image is presented within an elegant arched frame, adding to its classic appeal.This early 20th-century postcard was published by Newman Post Card Co. of Los Angeles, California, and notably \"Made in Germany,\" indicative of the high-quality printing often found in postcards from that era. The reverse provides fascinating historical details, noting the mission\'s founding in 1797, its dedication to Fernando III of Spain, and the construction of the adobe in 1806. It also mentions its partial ruin by an earthquake and its location in a \"fertile and picturesque of valleys,\" truly capturing the spirit of \"The Road of a Thousand Wonders.\" A valuable addition for collectors of California history, mission architecture, or early American travel ephemera.