Framed by slender white birch trees and dense shoreline foliage, this atmospheric "moonlight" view overlooks the calm waters of Lake Orion. The artistic tinting creates a romantic nocturnal scene, with a glowing full moon breaking through dramatic clouds to cast a shimmering reflection across the lake. This card captures the quiet, natural beauty of Oakland County's lake country, offering a serene glimpse of Michigan's popular mid-century vacation spots.
Era: Linen 1940s (1944)
City: Lake Orion
State or Region: Michigan
Country: USA
Topic: Lakes, Moonlight Scenes, Nature, Landscapes
Condition: Circulated (Postmarked Jul 17, 1946)
Postage: 1¢ Green George Washington Stamp
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Tichnor Quality Views (Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston, Mass.)
Printer: Tichnor Bros., Inc.
Print Type: Lithograph (Linen)
This postcard features a personal message from "Joe and Belinda" to Miss Minnie Miller in Columbus, Ohio. Written during the summer of 1946, the note humorously describes a surprisingly chilly Michigan vacation: "are having a nice time, it is cold have to sit in sun to keep warm had a fire yesterday." The clear 1946 postmark and the "Tichnor Quality Views" branding make this a charming piece of post-war travel social history.
