1960s Cross in the Woods Indian River MI Postcard

This striking vintage postcard captures a family visiting the awe-inspiring National Shrine of the Cross in the Woods in Indian River, Michigan. Dominating the scene is the monumental outdoor crucifix, once celebrated as one of the largest in the world.

The cross itself rises 55 feet high, carved from a single California redwood, while the bronze figure of Jesus - The Man on the Cross by renowned sculptor Marshall M. Fredericks -stands an imposing 28 feet tall and weighs seven tons.

Published by Hartwick Photographic and made by Dexter Press in 1963, this card radiates mid-century reverence and roadside wonder. A powerful piece for collectors of religious art, Michigan landmarks, or vintage postcards that capture both spiritual scale and quiet grandeur.