Cliff House from Sutro Heights, San Francisco, California
Creator
Edward H. Mitchell Publisher
Date Created and/or Issued
1908-09-06
Publication Information
Pepperdine University Libraries Eric Wienberg Collection of Malibu Matchbooks, Postcards, and Collectables [digital resource], Pepperdine University Special Collections and University Archives
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Description
The Cliff House, first built in 1858, stands on a cliff in western San Fransisco overlooking the famous Seal Rocks. This postcard features the second Cliff House, built in 1896 by Adolph Sutro and modeled after a French chateau. The building was destroyed by a fire in 1907. Written on front: "Sept 6-08" Written on reverse: "New address Kim Lerley, White Pine Co. Nevada. If you could but see me now. K- is a copper mine. Write George"
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