1928 Cave Shepherd Lost Sheep Woodward PA Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

This intriguing color lithograph postcard features a unique limestone formation within Woodward Cave, known as the "Shepherd and Lost Sheep." Located in Centre County, Pennsylvania, Woodward Cave is one of the largest cavern systems in the state and has been a popular destination for tourists since it first opened to the public in 1925. The image showcases the dramatic dripstone features that characterize the cave's interior, specifically the stalagmite and flowstone formations that early guides creatively named to enhance the visitor experience. This scene highlights the natural subterranean beauty of the Penns Valley region, illustrating the fascination with geological wonders that fueled Pennsylvania's early 20th-century roadside tourism.

Details

Era: White Border (1928/9)
City: Woodward
State or Region: Centre County, Pennsylvania
Country: United States
Topic: Woodward Cave, Shepherd and Lost Sheep, Pennsylvania Caverns, Geology, Roadside Americana
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None (Stamp box indicates 1c Domestic / 2c Foreign rates)
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Tichnor Quality Views (Series 126439)
Printer: Tichnor Bros. Inc., Boston, Mass.
Print Type: Lithograph (White Border)