Royal Gorge Bridge Canon City Colorado World's Highest Vintage Postcard 1929-image
Royal Gorge Bridge Canon City Colorado World's Highest Vintage Postcard 1929-image

Royal Gorge Bridge Canon City Colorado World's Highest Vintage Postcard 1929

$ 10.55

Country: United States City: Canon City Era: Chrome (1939-present) Features: Divided Back Year Manufactured: 1929 Unit Quantity: 1 Unit Type: Unit brand: The Paper Products Co. Unit of Sale: Single Unit Signed: No Region: Colorado Type: Printed (Lithograph) Country of Origin: United States Subject: Bridge Brand/Publisher: The Paper Products Co. Number of Items in Set: 1 Material: Paper Time Period Manufactured: 1930-1949 Continent: North America Postage Condition: Unposted Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

Description

Royal Gorge Bridge Canon City Colorado World's Highest Vintage Postcard 1929. Discover a magnificent vintage postcard showcasing the iconic Royal Gorge Bridge in Canon City, Colorado. This historic image captures the awe-inspiring structure, once renowned as the "World's Highest Bridge," spanning majestically across the deep chasm of the Royal Gorge, high above the Arkansas River. The postcard features a vivid, colorized depiction of the bridge and the dramatic canyon landscape, highlighting the engineering marvel against a serene sky. Published by The Paper Products Co. of Pueblo, Colorado, this collectible piece offers a glimpse into American history and infrastructure. The reverse side provides fascinating details about the bridge's construction, noting its dedication on December 8th, 1929, and its impressive dimensions, including a height of 1055 feet above the river. This postcard is a testament to early 20th-century postcard art and the enduring grandeur of one of Colorado's most famous landmarks, making it a prized addition for collectors of Colorado memorabilia, bridge history, or vintage travel ephemera.

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