Glacier Lake Colorado Postcard - C&NW RR
Glacier Lake Colorado Postcard - C&NW RR

Glacier Lake Colorado Postcard - C&NW RR "Switzerland Trail of America"

$ 10.48

Subject: Lake Number of Items in Set: 1 Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Material: Cardboard Unit Type: Unit Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Unit of Sale: Single Unit City: Glacier Lake Brand/Publisher: Williamson Haffner Co. Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Country: United States Theme: Cities & Towns Country of Origin: United States brand: Williamson Haffner Co. Signed: No Features: Railroadiana, Divided Back Unit Quantity: 1 Region: Colorado Continent: North America Type: Printed (Lithograph) Postage Condition: Unposted Year Manufactured: 1912 Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)

Description

Glacier Lake Colorado Postcard - C&NW RR "Switzerland Trail of America". The front features a serene landscape, showcasing the tranquil waters of the lake, majestic mountains in the distance, a prominent evergreen tree, and striking red rock formations along the shore. Discover the breathtaking beauty of Glacier Lake, Colorado, as depicted on this vintage postcard. The front features a serene landscape, showcasing the tranquil waters of the lake, majestic mountains in the distance, a prominent evergreen tree, and striking red rock formations along the shore. This particular view highlights a scenic area known as the "Switzerland Trail of America," a moniker associated with the Colorado & Northwestern Railroad (C. & N. W. R. R.), which operated during the early 20th century. This collectible piece was published by the Williamson Haffner Co. of Denver, a well-known publisher of the era. The card's aesthetic captures the essence of early 20th-century travel and scenic appreciation, making it a unique historical artifact for enthusiasts of Colorado's natural wonders, railroad history, and vintage ephemera. The detailed imagery and historical context offer a glimpse into the past allure of the Rocky Mountains.

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