About This Vintage Postcard
This scenic linen-era postcard, titled "Road a Winding," captures the dramatic descent of Highway U.S. 60 into the Salt River Canyon in Arizona. The image showcases the engineering marvel of the winding mountain road as it snakes down the steep canyon walls toward the river bridge below. This stretch of highway is often referred to as the "Miniature Grand Canyon" due to its spectacular geological formations and deep multi-colored chasms.
Details
Era: Linen (1940)
City: Salt River Canyon
State or Region: Arizona
Country: United States
Topic: Salt River Canyon, U.S. Route 60, Arizona Highways, Mountain Passes, Desert Landscapes, Roadside Americana
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: R. C. Proctor
Publisher: Lollesgard Specialty Co., Tucson, Arizona
Printer: Genuine Curteich-Chicago (C.T. Art-Colortone)
Print Type: Halftone Lithograph
Additional Information
The back describes the scenery as comparable in Arizona only to Oak Creek Canyon or the Grand Canyon itself, noting the route is paved throughout and crosses the Salt River about halfway between Globe and Showlow. Distributed by the Lollesgard Specialty Co. of Tucson, this card is a classic example of the vibrant, textured "Art-Colortone" process that defined mid-century American travel souvenirs.
This card would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.
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