Canoe Island Lodge Lake George NY Vintage Postcard 1965 Water Skiing

$ 6.6

Region: New York Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Continent: North America Postage Condition: Posted City: Diamond Point Country: USA Subject: Lake George Theme: Lakes Rivers Country of Origin: United States

Description

Canoe Island Lodge Lake George NY Vintage Postcard 1965 Water Skiing. The front of the card presents a bustling mid-century resort scene, showcasing guests enjoying a variety of recreational activities, including water skiing, boating, and sunbathing along the picturesque shores. 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. Immerse yourself in the vibrant allure of Lake George, New York, with this captivating vintage postcard featuring Canoe Island Lodge. The front of the card presents a bustling mid-century resort scene, showcasing guests enjoying a variety of recreational activities, including water skiing, boating, and sunbathing along the picturesque shores. An American flag proudly flies over the lodge's deck, which overlooks the expansive waters and distant mountains, evoking a quintessential American summer vacation experience. This postcard offers a glimpse into the past, promoting Canoe Island Lodge as an "IDEAL HONEYMOON AND VACATION RESORT." The detailed description on the reverse highlights amenities such as private island access, real log-cabins, entertainment, a tennis court, and daily water skiing with Chris-Craft boats, underscoring the era's leisure and hospitality. Published by Dean Color Service, Glens Falls, N.Y., and manufactured by Dexter Press, West Nyack, N.Y., this piece is a testament to the popular travel destinations and printing techniques of the 1960s. The postmark from Diamond Point, N.Y., dated September 9, 1965, along with the handwritten message and 4-cent Abraham Lincoln stamp, further authenticates its historical context and charm.