Henry E. Huntington Library, San Marino, California, circa 1940

Subjects: Gardens Libraries
Card type: Linen
Date: c. 1930 (White Border)

Back of Henry E. Huntington Library, San Marino, California, circa 1940, c. 1930 linen postcard — Back

About this postcard

The Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery in San Marino, California, seen across a broad lawn with shrubs, a large overhanging tree, and garden statuary on the terrace before the classical exhibition hall. The institution was founded by railroad and real-estate magnate Henry E. Huntington, who left his San Marino estate, along with his rare-book and art collections, as a public research library and gallery that opened in 1919. The card's credit line notes the view was reproduced from a Kodachrome transparency by Jusmet.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Dear Mabel - This is one of the peaces we enjoyed so much - You were a dear to send the baby a gift - Thanks He is growing and getting sweeter every day - Love. Maude -

PublisherLongshaw Card Co.

1016 THE HENRY E. HUNTINGTON LIBRARY, SAN MARINO, CALIFORNIA FROM KODACHROME BY JUSMET --- Many visitors enjoy the library, art gallery and botanical gardens of the Huntington Library near Pasadena. One of the choice treasures of the library is the Gutenberg Bible, the first European book printed in movable type. The art gallery is the home of Gainsborough's renowned "Blue Boy" and many other famous paintings. MANUFACTURED BY LONGSHAW CARD CO., LOS ANGELES, CALIF.

PostmarkedPasadena, CA, July 27, 1945, 11:00

Addressed to

Mrs. Harry Weile

134 Windsor St., Reading, PA

Postcard record

Postmarked	July 27, 1945, 11:00, Pasadena, CA
Publisher	Longshaw Card Co.
Series	1016
Condition	Very good
Place addressed	Mrs. Harry Weile, 134 Windsor St., Reading, PA
Place depicted	Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery, San Marino, CA
Place depicted	San Marino, CA
Publisher	Longshaw Card Co., Los Angeles, CA
Stamp	1c George Washington, green, perforated on all sides
Notes	Cream border around the image; visible linen/canvas texture; vertical credit line printed along the right edge. Postmark: PASADENA CALIF. JUL 27 11 AM 1945. Divided-back card with white border and textured (linen-like) stock; Longshaw Card Co. imprint along left edge; light edge/corner wear, no major damage.

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Henry E. Huntington Library, San Marino, California, circa 1940, postcard, c. 1930. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/henry-e-huntington-library-san-marino-california-circa-1940. Accessed October 24, 2026.