1910 Cliff Dwellers Canon (Canyon) Southern California

This 1910 postcard features the mysterious “Cliff Dwellers” nestled in a rugged canon of Southern California. The spelling “canon” may catch the modern eye, but it was a common way to write “canyon” in early 20th-century America. Borrowed from the Spanish word cañón, the spelling reflected the limitations of early printing, which often didn’t include the ñ character. These romanticized cliff homes, inspired by the ancient dwellings of the Southwest, were popular attractions at the time—blending historical imagination with the natural beauty of the California landscape.

This postcard would look great framed, make a wonderful hostess gift, or make an excellent addition to any collection.

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