Juneau Alaska Mendenhall Glacier visitors viewing unused vintage postcard sku191

$ 1.27

Original/Licensed Reprint: Original City: Juneau State: Alaska Unit of Sale: Single Unit Postage Condition: Unposted Size: Continental (6 x 4 in) Country: USA Theme: Cities & Towns Region: Alaska Type: Printed (Lithograph) Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present)

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Juneau Alaska Mendenhall Glacier visitors viewing unused vintage postcard sku191. Photo by Jeff Schultz. The glacier is receding at a rate of about 50 feet (15 m) per year. Printed in U.S.A. Arctic Circle Enterprises Anchorage Alaska. Disclaimer: The TITLE and DESCRIPTION (NOT the images) are generated by Artificial Intelligence. This helps us list cards faster. The technology is new and makes some mistakes. The images are what you should use when making your buying decision. Contact us if you find a significant error in the A.I. generated description so we can fix it. ********************************************************* This is a vintage postcard. VISITOR VIEWING AREA AT MENDENHALL GLACIER JUNEAU ALASKA. Photo by Jeff Schultz. The Mendenhall Glacier is a glacier located in the Tongass National Forest near Juneau Alaska. The glacier is 12 miles (19 km) long and is a popular tourist destination. The glacier is named after Thomas Corwin Mendenhall who was the superintendent of the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey from 1889 to 1894. The glacier is a popular destination for hiking kayaking and sightseeing. The glacier is also a popular destination for scientists who study climate change. The glacier is receding at a rate of about 50 feet (15 m) per year. Printed in U.S.A. Arctic Circle Enterprises Anchorage Alaska. ACE-762