Capturing the quintessential charm of Southern Michigan, this view illustrates a winding road through a sun-dappled park in Hillsdale. The scene is accented by a vibrant patch of pink wildflowers in the foreground and classic wooden picnic tables tucked under the shade of mature trees. It offers a nostalgic look at the simple, well-tended landscapes that defined small-town recreation in Michigan during the mid-20th century.
Era: Linen 1940s (Circa 1945)
City: Hillsdale
State or Region: Michigan
Country: USA
Topic: Landscapes, Parks, Nature, Americana
Condition: Circulated (Postmarked Aug 8, 1946)
Postage: 1.5¢ Brown Martha 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 was sent to Kittie Vandenburg in Coldwater, Michigan, in the summer of 1946. The sender writes a detailed note about their busy day "taking care of things," mentioning a local house and a plan to call upon their return to "Kazoo" (Kalamazoo) or Coldwater.
