About This Vintage Postcard
Dating to the mid-1930s, this vibrant linen-era postcard captures the serene beauty of River Drive as it winds along the Cedar River in Iowa. The image showcases the historic scenic roadway overlooking the sparkling waterway, bordered by rugged rock outcroppings and lush, sun-drenched vegetation. This view perfectly preserves the idyllic atmosphere of early automobile tourism in the Midwest, where scenic river drives were a major draw for travelers. The saturated colors and distinctive textured finish are hallmark traits of the high-quality lithography produced during the peak of the linen postcard era.
Details
Era: Linen (circa 1935)
City: Cedar Rapids
State or Region: Iowa
Country: United States
Topic: Scenic River Drives and Landscapes
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Wm. Baylis
Publisher: Wm. Baylis Landscape Photog., Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Printer: Curt Teich and Co., Chicago, Ill.
Print Type: Lithograph
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