About This Vintage Postcard
This majestic mountain view showcases Mt. Abram, rising to an altitude of 12,800 feet in the rugged San Juan Mountains of Colorado. The perspective is captured from a winding stretch of the famous Million Dollar Highway (U.S. 550) between Silverton and Ouray. Known for its breathtaking drop-offs and alpine scenery, this road provides one of the most celebrated vistas in the American West, with the snow-dusted peak of Mt. Abram serving as a dominant landmark for travelers navigating the high-altitude passes.
Details
Era: Linen (1940)
City: Silverton and Ouray (between)
State or Region: Colorado
Country: United States
Topic: Mt. Abram, Million Dollar Highway, San Juan Mountains, U.S. Route 550, Colorado Scenic Drives, Mountain Landscapes
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Sanborn Souvenir Co., Denver, Colo.
Printer: Curt Teich & Co., Chicago (C.T. Art-Colortone)
Print Type: Halftone Lithograph
Additional Information
Published by the Sanborn Souvenir Co. of Denver, this card is part of the "C.T. Art-Colortone" series, which utilized high-speed offset lithography on textured, high-rag-content paper to achieve vibrant color saturation. The Million Dollar Highway, originally a toll road built in the 1880s by Otto Mears, remains a premier destination for those seeking the dramatic "Switzerland of America" experience.
This card would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.
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