About This Vintage Postcard
The vibrant colors of this mid-century scene transport you to the quiet wonder of Lookout Mountain. Three men pause beneath a massive, natural stone arch, their small figures emphasizing the timeless grandeur of the rock formations. This piece captures the simple, shared awe of a mountain journey from a simpler era of American travel.
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
Located atop Lookout Mountain, where Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama meet, Rock City Gardens was opened in 1932 by Garnet and Frieda Carter. Designed to enchant visitors of all ages, the gardens blend natural rock formations with European folklore. Frieda Carter, inspired by German legends, imported gnome statues and tucked them throughout the gardens, creating scenes like this one that continue to delight guests to this day.
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