1948 Grand Canyon National Park Poem AZ Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

This classic multi-view linen postcard showcases the breathtaking vistas of Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. The left panel features the Colorado River winding through the ancient Granite Gorge, while the upper right panel provides a sweeping panoramic view of the canyon's vast plateaus. Centered on the front is "The Grand Canyon," a reverent poem by Henry Felton Huse that reflects on the divine craftsmanship of the landscape.

Details

Era: Linen (1948–1951)
City: Grand Canyon National Park
State or Region: Arizona
Country: United States
Topic: Grand Canyon National Park, Colorado River, Henry Felton Huse Poetry, Arizona Landscapes, National Park Souvenirs
Condition: Circulated (Postmarked July 6, 1951)
Postage: 1 Cent George Washington Stamp; Postmarked Carson City, NEV
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Henry Felton Huse (Poet)
Publisher: Verkamp's Grand Canyon National Park Arizona
Printer: Genuine Curteich-Chicago (C.T. Art-Colortone)
Print Type: Halftone Lithograph (Linen)

Additional Information

The back contains a charming handwritten message from a traveler named Marlene to a friend in Rockford, Illinois, describing the Grand Canyon as an "unbelievable" sight. Verkamp’s, the publisher noted on the back, was a famous family-run souvenir shop that operated at the Grand Canyon for over a century.