Rising seventy-five feet above the surrounding forest, the prehistoric limestone stack known as Sugar Loaf Rock is the subject of this mid-century view. Steeped in Native American legend, scientists believe this massive formation was once submerged beneath the sea. The back of the card describes it as a "huge cone-shaped rock rising 90 feet amidst the forest," serving as a testament to the sculptural power of water over geological time.
Era: Linen 1930s (1935)
City: Mackinac Island
State or Region: Michigan
Country: USA
Topic: Natural Landmarks, Geology, Islands, Nature
Condition: Circulated (Postmarked Aug 24, 1940)
Postage: 1¢ Green George Washington Stamp
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Vertical (Portrait)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: G. H. Wickman, Mackinac Island, Mich.
Printer: Curt Teich and Co., Chicago
Print Type: C.T. Art-Colortone (Linen)
This postcard features a heartfelt message from "Sara" to Mrs. E. G. McDonald in Quincy, Michigan. Written in 1940, Sara mentions that it is "very cool here" and expresses her desire to get "back in the harness once more" after her trip. The card is a genuine "C.T. Art-Colortone" production, featuring a clear Mackinac Island postmark and a descriptive blurb about the rock's ancient origins.
