1905 MT. MANSFIELD VT Summit House Real Photo Postcard Stowe Vermont
$ 5.28
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1905 MT. MANSFIELD VT Summit House Real Photo Postcard Stowe Vermont. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a piece of Vermont's majestic past with this captivating real photo postcard, postmarked 1905, showcasing the historic Summit House perched atop Old Mount Mansfield in Stowe. The detailed photographic image captures the rugged beauty of the Green Mountains, with the iconic Summit House nestled into the mountainside, offering a glimpse into early 20th-century mountain travel and hospitality. This collectible RPPC vividly portrays the landscape and the architectural marvel of the lodge, inviting viewers to imagine the journey to this elevated retreat. This postcard is a historical artifact, featuring a clear July 25, 1905, Mt. Mansfield, VT postmark and a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp. The handwritten message on the front provides a personal narrative, describing an overnight stay and a ten-mile stagecoach ride up the mountain, highlighting the Summit House as a significant landmark and the highest point of the Green Mountains. It offers a unique window into the personal experiences of travelers exploring Vermont's natural wonders over a century ago, making it a valuable addition for collectors of Vermontiana, mountain history, or vintage travel memorabilia.
