The Peninsula Balboa , Calif.

Name/Title

The "Peninsula" Balboa , Calif.

Entry/Object ID

BIM2020.005.522

Description

A black and white aerial photograph, likely a Spencer photo, taken from above the Harbor entrance of the Wedge area, which at the time had very little development except on the harbor side. Only roads and three or four houses exist on that side. Sent from Pasadena on Jun 11, 1925 at 6:30 AM. Sent to Mr. John Matthews in Pasadena by J. D. Stewart of Blankenborn Realty Co. No printer or publishing information. AZO stamp box. .

Subject

Balboa Peninsula

Subject Place

City

Newport Beach

State/Province

California

Country

United States of America

Collection

Bob Lambert Postcard Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Postcard, Picture

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Postcard

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Media

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Divided Back (1907-1915)

Postmark

Date and Time of Postmark

June 11, 1925 at 6:30 am

Postmark Place

City

Pasadena

Region

Southern California

Continent

North America

Stamp

removed- AZO box visible. Was a red stamp.

Addressee

Name

Mr. John Matthews

Address

Street
255 South Hill Avenue
City
Pasadena
State/Province
California

Primary Language

English

Transcription

The one beach on the SOuth Coast where every member of the family may make the most of vacation time. Balboa is rapidly becoming a Pasadena Community. I deal homesites at the "Peninsula" may be had at reasonable prices, or perhaps you will be interested in one of the attractive cottages we have available for immediate occupancy. I will be glad to give you further particulars. J. D. Stewart Blankenborn Realty Co. 210 E. Colorado Street, Pasadena

Create Date

May 24, 2021

Update Date

April 22, 2022