Estes Park Grand Lake Road Vintage Postcard Early Auto Rocky Mountains CO-image
Estes Park Grand Lake Road Vintage Postcard Early Auto Rocky Mountains CO-image

Estes Park Grand Lake Road Vintage Postcard Early Auto Rocky Mountains CO

$ 5.27

Continent: North America Signed: No Unit of Sale: Single Unit Time Period Manufactured: 1907-1917 Type: Printed (Lithograph) City: Estes Park Year Manufactured: 1910 Country of Origin: United States Country: USA Postage Condition: Unposted Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Number of Items in Set: 1 Brand/Publisher: W. T. Parke Unit Quantity: 1 Features: Divided Back Era: Pre-WWII (1900-1939) brand: W. T. Parke Subject: Roads, Mountains, Automobiles, Scenic Views, National Parks Unit Type: Unit Region: Colorado

Description

Estes Park Grand Lake Road Vintage Postcard Early Auto Rocky Mountains CO. Discover a fascinating piece of Colorado history with this vintage postcard, capturing a scenic view along the historic Grand Lake Road near Estes Park. The image depicts the rugged beauty of the Rocky Mountains, with steep, rocky terrain and pine trees framing an unpaved winding road. A classic early 20th-century automobile, possibly a touring car, navigates the challenging mountain pass, offering a glimpse into early automotive travel and the development of mountain roads in the region. This collectible postcard, published by W. T. Parke of Estes Park, Colorado, features a captivating sepia-toned photographic print, showcasing the dramatic landscapes and the pioneering spirit of the era. The card's reverse side is unposted and clean, preserving the original design with spaces for a message and address, and details for domestic and foreign stamp rates. It's a prime example of early 20th-century Americana, perfect for collectors of Colorado memorabilia, vintage automobiles, or historical travel ephemera.

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