About This Vintage Postcard
The winding curves of the Lariat Trail are beautifully showcased in this panoramic view of the Denver Mountain Parks system. Ascending the eastern slopes of Lookout Mountain from Golden, the road is famous for its distinctive switchbacks and hairpin turns that resemble a lariat in action. This scenic drive was engineered to provide early motorists with a thrilling gateway to the mountain parks, offering expansive vistas of the surrounding peaks and the Colorado plains below.
Details
Era: White Border(c. 1920)
City: Golden (vicinity)
State or Region: Colorado
Country: United States
Topic: Lariat Trail, Denver Mountain Parks, Lookout Mountain, Scenic Mountain Drives, Early Automobile Roads
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: H. H. Tammen Co., Denver (H.H.T. Co. No. 5996)
Printer: Unknown
Print Type: Halftone Lithograph
Additional Information
Published by the H. H. Tammen Company of Denver, it features their signature "arrow" divider and the "Lucky Indian" logo at the top center. The back of the card describes the trail as "one of the most unique features on this famous drive," noting that its name is derived from how the winding road resembles a lariat being thrown. As one of the first scenic highways built specifically for sightseeing in the West, this card captures the early era of Rocky Mountain automobile tourism.
This card would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.
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