About This Vintage Postcard
Gaze upon a maritime gem of Penobscot Bay with this vibrant linen-era postcard. Titled Owl's Head Light, Rockland, Maine, the image features the historic cylindrical brick and granite tower peeking over a dense evergreen grove atop its 100-foot cliff. Authorized by President John Quincy Adams in 1825, this beacon marks the entrance to Rockland Harbor. The lighthouse is famous for its short stature, which is compensated for by its dramatic position atop a steep promontory. The saturated colors and textured finish perfectly preserve the rugged charm of the Maine coast during the mid-century era.
Details
Era: Linen (circa 1937)
City: Rockland
State or Region: Maine
Country: United States
Topic: Lighthouses and Coastal Landmarks
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: State News Company, 468 Main Street, Rockland, Maine
Printer: Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston, Mass.
Print Type: Lithograph
Additional Information
The lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation and serves as the headquarters for the American Lighthouse Foundation, standing as one of Maine's most picturesque and enduring coastal sentinels.
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