Front of Card: This vintage postcard features the Post Exchange (PX) at Fort McDowell on Angel Island, California. It is a "Divided Back" style card with a full-bleed image (no white border), showcasing the historic Mission Revival architecture and several soldiers in period uniform. Fort McDowell served as a major processing point for troops heading to the Pacific theater.
Back of Card:
Postmark: San Francisco, Calif. Dated Dec 31. The year is partially obscured and could be interpreted as either 1910 or 1930.
Correspondence: A charming New Year’s message from "Lester" to Miss Sadie Dillon in Portland, Maine. It reads: "New Years Greetings from the West. Have been for Honolulu Dec. 27th."
Postal History: Features the classic "Post Card" typography and a divided back design characteristic of the early-to-mid 20th century.
Condition: This is an original vintage item. It shows expected age-related toning and a small moisture stain on the bottom edge (visible primarily on the reverse). Please refer to the high-resolution scans for a detailed look at the corners and postmark.