{"product_id":"1935-stratobowl-historic-balloon-launch-camp-sd-postcard","title":"1935 Stratobowl Historic Balloon Launch Camp SD Postcard","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Postcard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapture a bird's-eye view of history with this vibrant, original linen postcard depicting the legendary Stratobowl nestled deep in the Black Hills near Rapid City, South Dakota. This stunning aerial shot captures the fully operational camp during the groundbreaking mid-1930s Explorer stratosphere balloon expeditions, a joint marvel of the National Geographic Society and the U.S. Army Air Corps. Perfect for history buffs, aviation enthusiasts, or regional collectors, this card beautifully preserves a monumental moment in America’s race to the edge of space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linen 1930s (Features the 1934–1935 camp setup)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rapid City (Black Hills Region)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Dakota\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States of America\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aviation History, Stratosphere Expeditions, Military Camps, Black Hills National Forest, Valleys, Canyons, Aerospace\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist, Photographer:\u003c\/strong\u003e National Geographic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncirculated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAddress Side:\u003c\/strong\u003e Divided Back\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horizontal (Landscape)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Johnston and Bordewyk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e E. C. Kropp Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lithograph, Linen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rare view captures the fully operational \"Stratocamp\" constructed inside a 400-foot-deep limestone box canyon. The base camp structures, military rows of canvas tents, and distinctive circular launch pad ring were custom-built to shelter and launch the massive Explorer I and Explorer II high-altitude balloons.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johnston \u0026 Bordewyk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46804967981245,"sku":"4582","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/4582.jpg?v=1783636985","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/1935-stratobowl-historic-balloon-launch-camp-sd-postcard","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}