1916 Priest Canon Royal Gorge Road Canon City CO Vintage Auto Postcard

$ 5.02

Continent: North America Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915) Theme: Roads, Mountains, Auto Touring, Canyon Subject: Priest Canon, Royal Gorge Road, Automobile Postage Condition: Posted Region: Colorado Country of Origin: United States Country: United States City: Canon City

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1916 Priest Canon Royal Gorge Road Canon City CO Vintage Auto Postcard. This historical piece provides a unique perspective on the Royal Gorge area, highlighting the dramatic terrain and the groundbreaking infrastructure that connected Canon City with other significant Colorado locations. 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 vintage postcard featuring Priest Canon and the renowned Royal Gorge Road near Canon City, Colorado. This scenic view captures the challenging yet picturesque automobile road, a marvel of early 20th-century engineering, carved through the rugged canyon landscape. A classic automobile is depicted navigating the winding dirt path, offering a glimpse into the adventurous spirit of early auto touring. This historical piece provides a unique perspective on the Royal Gorge area, highlighting the dramatic terrain and the groundbreaking infrastructure that connected Canon City with other significant Colorado locations. The card's design, likely a color-tinted lithograph, showcases the vibrant hues of the natural rock formations and sparse vegetation, making it a wonderful addition for collectors of Colorado memorabilia, vintage transportation, or early 20th-century Americana.