1934 Rainbow Falls Hilo Waterfalls HI Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

Experience the breathtaking natural beauty of the Big Island with this vibrant linen-era postcard. Titled Rainbow Falls, Near Hilo, Hawaii, the image captures the iconic 80-foot waterfall cascading over a natural lava cave into the Wailuku River. The falls are famously known as the home of the rainbows due to the mist that catches the morning light. In Hawaiian mythology, the cave beneath the falls is said to be the home of Hina, the mother of the demigod Maui. The saturated colors and textured finish perfectly preserve the exotic, sun-drenched atmosphere of this historic Pacific landmark.

Details

Era: Linen (circa 1934)
City: Hilo
State or Region: Hawaii
Country: United States Territory
Topic: Waterfalls and Tropical Landscapes
Condition: Circulated (Postmarked 1944)
Postage: 1¢ Green George Washington Stamp (Freedom of Speech and Religion)
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Unstated
Printer: Curt Teich and Co., Chicago, Ill.
Print Type: Lithograph