Vintage 1946 Niagara Falls Horseshoe Falls by Illumination Linen Postcard
$ 2.64
Description
Vintage 1946 Niagara Falls Horseshoe Falls by Illumination Linen Postcard. Viewed from Goat Island, the scene showcases the falls bathed in vibrant, multicolored floodlights, creating a rainbow-like effect against the dark night sky. This striking vintage linen postcard captures the majestic Horseshoe Falls at Niagara Falls, New York, during a night illumination. Viewed from Goat Island, the scene showcases the falls bathed in vibrant, multicolored floodlights, creating a rainbow-like effect against the dark night sky. The high-texture linen finish, characteristic of the mid-20th century, enhances the saturated colors and provides a tactile quality unique to this era of postcard production. The reverse side features a clear Buffalo, N.Y. postmark dated August 8, 1946, along with a handwritten message and a green 1-cent George Washington postage stamp. Published by Metrocraft Everett Mass, the card includes a descriptive paragraph about the 'enchantment of America's beauty resources' through the use of electrical power to light the falls. This piece serves as a wonderful historical record of mid-century tourism and the early industrial marvels used to enhance natural landmarks.
