Oak Creek Canyon AZ US Hwy 89 Road View Vintage Linen Postcard Frasher Photo-image
Oak Creek Canyon AZ US Hwy 89 Road View Vintage Linen Postcard Frasher Photo-image

Oak Creek Canyon AZ US Hwy 89 Road View Vintage Linen Postcard Frasher Photo

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Subject: Roads Unit Quantity: 1 brand: Curteich-Chicago Unit Type: Unit Country of Origin: United States Country: USA Artist: Frasher Photo Continent: North America Time Period Manufactured: 1940-1949 Brand/Publisher: Curteich-Chicago Year Manufactured: 1945 Region: Arizona Material: Paper City: Prescott Type: Printed (Lithograph) Unit of Sale: Single Unit Signed: No Features: Linen Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Postage Condition: Unposted Number of Items in Set: 1

Description

Oak Creek Canyon AZ US Hwy 89 Road View Vintage Linen Postcard Frasher Photo. This captivating vintage linen postcard showcases the breathtaking beauty of Oak Creek Canyon in Arizona, specifically along Alternate U.S. Highway 89. The image, a vibrant colorized view captured by Frasher Photo, perfectly illustrates the dramatic landscape with its lush green forests, winding roads, and distinctive reddish rock formations. It offers a scenic glimpse into this iconic natural wonder, known for its towering cliffs and peaceful streams. Produced as a "C.T. Art-Colortone" postcard by Curteich-Chicago, a renowned name in postcard manufacturing, this piece exemplifies the popular linen texture and vivid coloring techniques of its era. The detailed description on the reverse highlights the canyon's features, noting the highway's impressive 2,000-foot descent over five miles and its location between Flagstaff, Jerome, and Prescott. This postcard is a wonderful collectible, preserving a moment of Arizona's natural grandeur and a classic example of early 20th-century travel memorabilia.

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