Estes Park Grand Lake Road Vintage Postcard Early Auto Rocky Mountains CO-image
Estes Park Grand Lake Road Vintage Postcard Early Auto Rocky Mountains CO-image

Estes Park Grand Lake Road Vintage Postcard Early Auto Rocky Mountains CO

$ 5.27

Type: Printed (Lithograph) Year Manufactured: 1910 Signed: No Unit Quantity: 1 Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Country: USA City: Estes Park brand: W. T. Parke Country of Origin: United States Era: Pre-WWII (1900-1939) Unit of Sale: Single Unit Region: Colorado Brand/Publisher: W. T. Parke Features: Divided Back Postage Condition: Unposted Number of Items in Set: 1 Time Period Manufactured: 1907-1917 Continent: North America Subject: Roads, Mountains, Automobiles, Scenic Views, National Parks Unit Type: Unit

Description

Estes Park Grand Lake Road Vintage Postcard Early Auto Rocky Mountains CO. Discover a fascinating piece of Colorado history with this vintage postcard, capturing a scenic view along the historic Grand Lake Road near Estes Park. The image depicts the rugged beauty of the Rocky Mountains, with steep, rocky terrain and pine trees framing an unpaved winding road. A classic early 20th-century automobile, possibly a touring car, navigates the challenging mountain pass, offering a glimpse into early automotive travel and the development of mountain roads in the region. This collectible postcard, published by W. T. Parke of Estes Park, Colorado, features a captivating sepia-toned photographic print, showcasing the dramatic landscapes and the pioneering spirit of the era. The card's reverse side is unposted and clean, preserving the original design with spaces for a message and address, and details for domestic and foreign stamp rates. It's a prime example of early 20th-century Americana, perfect for collectors of Colorado memorabilia, vintage automobiles, or historical travel ephemera.

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