1911 Pike's Peak Cog Road Spring Snow Scene Colorado Postcard Denver Postmark
$ 5.28
Description
1911 Pike's Peak Cog Road Spring Snow Scene Colorado Postcard Denver Postmark. The image beautifully captures the railway line winding through towering banks of snow, hinting at the dramatic high-altitude conditions even in spring, with majestic mountains looming in the background. 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. Step back to 1911 with this captivating postcard showcasing a "Spring Scene" on the historic Pike's Peak Cog Road in Colorado. The image beautifully captures the railway line winding through towering banks of snow, hinting at the dramatic high-altitude conditions even in spring, with majestic mountains looming in the background. This early 20th-century piece offers a glimpse into a significant engineering marvel and a popular tourist destination of its time. The reverse side reveals a clear "DENVER, COLO JUL 10 1-PM 1911" postmark, confirming its exact mailing date and origin from the South Denver Station. The postcard bears a handwritten message, sent to Miss Elsie Zartman in Winfield, Kansas, detailing a visit to Grandma Compton's and noting the cool Denver weather. This collectible postcard is a wonderful artifact for those interested in Colorado history, vintage railway memorabilia, or early 20th-century travel and communication.
