This picturesque mid-century view looks out over a sandy ridge toward the vast expanse of Lake Michigan. The scene highlights the rugged beauty of the Manistee dunes, where hardy pines and coastal wildflowers cling to the white sands above the white-capped waves. The back of the card provides a brief geological history, noting that these dunes trace their origins back to the glacial period and provide a natural barrier against harsh winter winds blowing off the lake.
Era: Linen (1946)
City: Manistee (Lake Michigan)
State or Region: Michigan
Country: USA
Topic: Sand Dunes, Great Lakes, Nature, Landscapes
Condition: Circulated (Postmarked Sep 28, 1946)
Postage: 1¢ Green George Washington Stamp
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Miller's News Agency, Manistee, Mich.
Printer: E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis.
Print Type: Natural Color Post Card (Linen)
This postcard was sent by "Mother & Dad" to Miss Janet Haskins in Toledo, Ohio. The extensive handwritten message describes their travels north, mentioning a "swell trip" with "grand weather" and plans to head toward Grand Rapids and home. The 1946 Manistee postmark and the "Natural Color" printing by the E.C. Kropp Co. make this a fantastic example of post-war American travel culture.
