About This Vintage Postcard
The rugged peaks of the Teton Range are framed perfectly by the altar window of the Chapel of the Transfiguration, where the quiet of the sanctuary meets the vastness of the Wyoming wilderness. The simple wooden cross stands in steady silhouette against the sun-drenched valley of Jackson Hole, a view that has offered a moment of stillness and awe to travelers for nearly a century. Looking at this scene, one feels the enduring peace of a landscape where the hand of nature and a sense of humble refuge come together in a single, breathless vista.
Details
Era: Chrome 1960s (1966)
City: Moose (Jackson Hole)
State: Wyoming
Country: United States of America
Topics: Jackson Hole, Grand Teton, Grand Teton National Park, Teton Range, Rocky Mountains, Landmarks: Chapel of the Transfiguration, Nature, Landscapes, Scenic Views
Artist/Photographer: Not Noted
Condition: Uncirculated
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Publisher: Geo. Mc Co., Murray, Utah / Colourpicture Publishers, Inc., Boston
Printer: Printer: Colourpicture Publishers, Inc. (Plastichrome)
Additional Information
The chapel was built in 1925 and remains one of the most celebrated examples of rustic architecture in the American West, specifically designed to incorporate the majestic mountain view as a backdrop for the altar. This vintage postcard would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.
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