About This Vintage Postcard
The towering sandstone walls of Castle Gate stand as a natural gateway to the rugged canyons of eastern Utah, a sight that has signaled the journey home for generations of travelers. Between these massive, sun-drenched pillars, the steel rails of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad carve a path through the stillness of the desert. Looking at this scene, one feels the grand scale of the American West, where the enduring strength of the earth meets the steady rhythm of a train passing through the quiet of Price River Canyon.
Details
Era: Chrome 1960s (1961)
City: Price
State: Utah
Country: United States of America
Topics: Castle Gate, Price River Canyon, Wasatch Mountains, Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad, High Desert, Nature, Landscapes, Transportation, Landmarks
Artist/Photographer: George McLean
Condition: Uncirculated
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Local Publisher: Geo. Mc Co., Murray, Utah
National Publisher and Printer: Plastichrome by Colourpicture Publishers, Inc., Boston, Mass.
Additional Information
The image captures the original, undisturbed profile of the "Gate" just five years before the 1966 expansion of Highway 6. During that construction, the 450-foot western pillar seen here was demolished to widen the road, meaning this card serves as a historical record of a landmark that no longer exists in its complete form.
This vintage postcard would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.
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