Vintage Colorado River Grand Canyon Postcard Union Oil 76 Gasoline Ad
$ 3.17
Description
Vintage Colorado River Grand Canyon Postcard Union Oil 76 Gasoline Ad. Lush green vegetation dots the riverbanks, providing a vivid contrast to the earthy tones of the canyon walls under a clear sky. This unique perspective highlights a critical point of passage within the vast wilderness of the Grand Canyon. 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. This captivating vintage postcard features a stunning panoramic view of the Colorado River, flowing a mile below the rim of the Grand Canyon. The scene captures the majestic scale of the canyon, with its dramatic, stratified rock formations and the winding, silt-laden river. Lush green vegetation dots the riverbanks, providing a vivid contrast to the earthy tones of the canyon walls under a clear sky. The reverse of the postcard identifies the location as the mouth of Bright Angel Creek, where the historic Kaibab Trail crosses the Colorado River via a suspension bridge. This unique perspective highlights a critical point of passage within the vast wilderness of the Grand Canyon. The postcard was published by Union Oil Company as part of their "Natural Color Scenes of the West" series, prominently featuring an advertisement for "76 UNION GASOLINE" with the slogan "TOUR THE WEST THIS YEAR WITH." This collectible piece not only showcases a iconic natural wonder but also serves as a nostalgic artifact of mid-20th century American travel and advertising, made in the U.S.A.
