Berthoud Pass Switchbacks US 40 Victory Highway Colorado Postcard
$ 5.28
Description
Berthoud Pass Switchbacks US 40 Victory Highway Colorado Postcard. This historic image captures the dramatic winding ascent of U.S. Highway 40, also known as the Victory Highway, as it traverses the rugged Rocky Mountains. 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 the breathtaking beauty of Colorado with this vintage postcard showcasing the iconic Switchbacks on the Western Slope of Berthoud Pass. This historic image captures the dramatic winding ascent of U.S. Highway 40, also known as the Victory Highway, as it traverses the rugged Rocky Mountains. The detailed scene highlights the engineering marvel of the road amidst dense evergreen forests, a testament to early 20th-century travel and scenic routes through the Continental Divide. Published by Sanborn Souvenir Co. of Denver, Colorado, this collectible postcard offers a glimpse into the past, featuring the picturesque and challenging terrain that made Berthoud Pass one of Colorado's most important and traveled trans-continental highways. The vibrant colors, likely from a colorized photographic process, bring the mountain landscape to life, emphasizing the majestic scale of this significant American roadway. It's a prime example of early roadside Americana, perfect for enthusiasts of Colorado history, vintage travel, and national highways.
