This mid-century scenic view captures a tranquil winding road leading toward a glimpse of the water near Mesick, Michigan. Known as the "Mushroom Capital of Michigan," Mesick is famous for its lush forests and the picturesque Manistee River. This illustration perfectly evokes the feeling of a quiet northern Michigan drive through the rolling hills and dense woodlands that define the region's natural beauty.
Era: Linen (1944)
City: Mesick
State or Region: Michigan
Country: USA
Topic: Roadways, Landscapes, Nature, Northern Michigan
Condition: Circulated (Postmarked Oct 12, 1944)
Postage: 1¢ Green George Washington Stamp
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Tichnor Quality Views (Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston, Mass.)
Printer: Tichnor Bros., Inc.
Print Type: Lithograph (Linen)
This postcard was sent during the autumn of 1944 by "Mr. and Mrs. E. Juerin" to Mrs. Wm. McGraw in Fair Haven, Michigan. The handwritten message captures the simple joys of a mid-century vacation, stating, "We are having a wonderful trip and plenty of good fishing, but will be glad to get home again." The clear 1944 Mesick postmark provides a fantastic historical link to wartime-era recreation in Northern Michigan.
