About This Vintage Postcard
This authentic vintage postcard from 1938 features the striking Balanced Rock, one of the most iconic natural formations within Rock City Gardens atop Lookout Mountain, Georgia. In a playful touch that captures the garden’s fairytale spirit, a little gnome stands at the center of the massive stone, perfectly positioned as if keeping it balanced.
Details
Era: Linen 1930s (1938)
City: Lookout Mountain, Rock City Gardens (near Chattanooga, Tennessee)
State: Georgia
Country: United States of America
Topics: Mountains, Landmarks, Rock Formations, Goblins Underpass, Rock City Gardens
Artist/Photographer: Unassigned
Condition: Uncirculated
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Publisher: Curt Teich (C.T. Art Colortone)
Additional Information
Rock City Gardens, opened in 1932 by Garnet and Frieda Carter, was designed to blend the wonder of nature with the magic of European folklore. Inspired by the enchanted landscapes of her childhood, Frieda imported gnome statues from Germany and placed them throughout the gardens. These red-capped figures, along with the dreamy dioramas in Fairyland Caverns, have become enduring symbols of Rock City’s charm.
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