1907 Balanced & Steamboat Rocks, Garden of the Gods CO Postcard
$ 5.28
Description
1907 Balanced & Steamboat Rocks, Garden of the Gods CO Postcard. 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. Step back in time with this captivating antique postcard featuring the iconic Balanced and Steamboat Rocks in Mushroom Park, near the renowned Garden of the Gods, Colorado. Dating back to 1907, this historic collectible showcases the majestic geological formations that have fascinated visitors for over a century. The front of the card depicts the unique balanced rock defying gravity and the distinctive steamboat-shaped rock, complete with early 20th-century tourists admiring the views from a designated observation point, adding a touch of period charm. A horse-drawn carriage on the right further enhances the vintage appeal, illustrating the era's modes of transportation. This original colorized lithograph postcard, published by R. S. Davis of Manitou, Colorado, captures the vibrant hues of the landscape with a classic aesthetic. The reverse side features a clear Manitou Springs, Colorado postmark from April 4, 1907, confirming its authenticity and age. It bears a handwritten message and is addressed to Miss Lenore Clayton in Benton, Illinois, offering a glimpse into early American correspondence. This piece is a wonderful historical artifact for collectors of Colorado memorabilia, geological wonders, or early 20th-century American postcards.
