Vintage Mackinac Bridge Michigan Postcard Hiawatha Card Co Straits of Mackinac-image
Vintage Mackinac Bridge Michigan Postcard Hiawatha Card Co Straits of Mackinac-image

Vintage Mackinac Bridge Michigan Postcard Hiawatha Card Co Straits of Mackinac

$ 1.58

Material: Paper City: Mackinaw City Artist: Lucy Gridley Theme: Bridges Country of Origin: United States Subject: Mackinac Bridge Year Manufactured: 1966 Region: Michigan Type: Printed (lithograph) Era: Photochrome (1939-Now) Country: United States Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Continent: North America brand: Hiawatha Card Co. Size: Standard (4.25 x 6 in) Brand/Publisher: Hiawatha Card Co. Postage Condition: Unposted

Description

Vintage Mackinac Bridge Michigan Postcard Hiawatha Card Co Straits of Mackinac. A solitary sailboat glides on the water below, emphasizing the grand scale of this architectural marvel, often referred to as "Mighty Mac.". This vintage postcard features a stunning wide-angle view of the Mackinac Bridge, captured by photographer Lucy Gridley. The image showcases the impressive suspension towers and the graceful span across the Straits of Mackinac, connecting Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas. A solitary sailboat glides on the water below, emphasizing the grand scale of this architectural marvel, often referred to as "Mighty Mac." Published by the Hiawatha Card Co. in 1966, this chrome-era postcard celebrates the bridge that opened in 1957. Designed by the renowned Dr. D. B. Steinman, the structure is a masterpiece of engineering. The back of the card provides fascinating historical context regarding the annual yacht race from Chicago to Mackinac Island and the bridge's role in joining the Water-Winter Wonderland. It is a classic piece of mid-century Americana and Michigan tourism history.

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