About This Vintage Postcard
This high-altitude scene captures the rugged beauty of the timberline on Mount Evans, looking down toward the deep blue waters of Echo Lake. The illustration showcases the twisted, wind-swept trees that struggle to grow at the edge of the alpine tundra, set against a backdrop of distant peaks in the Arapaho National Forest. Rising majestically to a height of 14,260 feet, Mount Evans is celebrated as the highest mountain in Colorado accessible to the general public by automobile via the highest paved road in North America.
Details
Era: Linen (1941)
City: Idaho Springs (vicinity)
State or Region: Colorado
Country: United States
Topic: Mount Evans, Echo Lake, Denver Mountain Parks, Arapaho National Forest, Alpine Timberline, Colorado Mountains
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Elmer C. Clark, Denver, Colo.
Printer: E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis. (E.C.K. Co.)
Print Type: Halftone Lithograph
Additional Information
Published by Elmer C. Clark of Denver, the card is part of their "Natural Color Post Card" series. The descriptive text on the back highlights the mountain's impressive elevation and its status as a premier destination for high-altitude motoring. This uncirculated piece remains a vibrant example of the mid-century travel boom in the Colorado Rockies.
This card would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.
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