1940 Man at Rock City Minneapolis KS Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

Dating to the early 1940s, this vibrant linen-era postcard captures the geological wonders of Rock City near Minneapolis, Kansas. This unique park features about 200 massive sandstone concretions, some reaching up to 27 feet in diameter, which have been eroded out of the surrounding Dakota formation over millions of years. The image showcases a man in a period suit standing beside one of the largest boulders to provide a sense of scale, highlighting the impressive size of these "pancake" rocks. This view perfectly preserves the mid-century fascination with Kansas's natural grandeur, during an era when Rock City was a premier stop for travelers exploring the Geographical Center of the Nation.

Details

Era: Linen (circa 1940s)
City: Minneapolis
State or Region: Kansas
Country: United States
Topic: Natural Landmarks and Geology
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Harkness News Agency, Hays, Kansas
Printer: E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis.
Print Type: Lithograph