About This Vintage Postcard
The sheer granite face of Hallett Peak towers majestically over the tranquil waters of Bear Lake in this Rocky Mountain National Park scene. Located at the end of Bear Lake Road, this iconic vista is one of the most photographed and recognizable locations in the park. The illustration captures the rugged alpine terrain and the transition from dense evergreen forests to the rocky heights of the Continental Divide, showcasing the pristine wilderness that has drawn travelers to Estes Park for over a century.
Details
Era: Linen (1942)
City: Estes Park (vicinity)
State or Region: Colorado
Country: United States
Topic: Hallett Peak, Bear Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, Continental Divide, Colorado Mountain Landscapes, National Park Souvenirs
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Sanborn Souvenir Co., Denver, Colo.
Printer: E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis. (E.C.K. Co.)
Print Type: Halftone Lithograph
Additional Information
Although cataloged as No. 459 by the Sanborn Souvenir Co. of Denver, the printing was handled by the Kropp factory in Milwaukee. The back of the card mentions that the completion of a "fine new road" made Bear Lake the most popular destination in the park, providing easy access to the view of the "sharp hooked head" of Hallet's Peak.
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