This image is an aerial view of the Upper Tahquamenon Falls as they appear during the height of the Autumn colors. It is probably the favorite time of year for tourists to visit the area, as both the falls and the forest have much to delight the eye.
The back of the card states:
UPPER FALLS OF THE TAHQUAMENON RIVER
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
This aerial view of the falls shows the woodland beauty in which the Tahquamenon river is located. Second only to Niagara in the middle west, the upper falls have a drop of 48 feet.
This card likely dates from the 1950s.
Category: Postcards From Another Millennium
Postcards from various decades of the 20th century.
Toonerville Trolley, Soo Junction, Michigan
The Toonerville Trolley is a narrow gauge rail line used as a tourist attraction and transport for visitors who wish to travel on the Tahquamenon River itself via the tour boat.
The description on the card states:
THE TOONERVILLE TROLLEY
Originated in 1928 by the late Capt. Joe Beach. Passengers ride from Soo Junction to Hunter’s Mill where a river boat is boarded for the scenic 21 mile cruise to the Tahquamenon Falls.
The card is dated 1952.
Tahquamenon River Tourist Boat
This card shows the tour boat that transports visitors along the river and provides a unique view of the river and surrounding park during its travels.
The description states:
RIVER BOAT TAHQUAMENON
Making daily excursions on the beautiful Tahquamenon River to Tahquamenon Falls in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Wildlife, historic places, and unspoiled beauty are seen en route. The boat is boarded via the Toonerville Trolley at Soo Junction, Michigan.
Upper Tahquamenon Falls, Aerial View
Here is a wide aerial shot of the Upper Falls and a considerable extent of the river that feeds the falls. The area is still very wild and preserved as a state park.
The description on the back states:
UPPER TAHQUAMENON FALLS AND RIVER
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
The rushing blue waters of the Tahquamenon River winds its way for miles through broad swamps, thickly forested ridges, and between stone cliffs over 100 feet high, where it widens to 200 feet at the top of the Falls, and transforms to a “Golden” color as its turbulent waters plunge approx. 40 feet over a sandstone cliff.
The card is is not dated but is likely from the 1950s.
Upper Tahquamenon Falls, Side View
In this image we see the main cascade nearly from the side, and it highlights the deeply colored water as it flows over the precipice.
The description states:
UPPER TAHQUAMENON FALLS —
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
The impressive angle from which the falls are viewed here shows to greatest advantage the full 48 foot height of these mighty falls — the second largest east of the Mississippi.
The card is dated 1952.
Upper Tahquamenon Falls, Tahquamenon River, Michigan
A third view of the impressive waterfall of the Tahquamenon River, this time from river level close to the cascade.
The description on the back of the card states:
UPPER TAHQUAMENON FALLS
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Second only to Niagara east of the Mississippi the beautiful Tahquamenon Falls and River are famous for their primitive settings. Seeing them is truly a worthwhile experience.
This card is dated 1953.
Upper Tahquamenon Falls, Michigan
Next image in the Tahquamenon Falls series is this one of the upper falls from an elevated vantage point nearby, looking further upriver as well.
The description on the back of the card states:
UPPER TAHQUAMENON FALLS
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
The Tahquamenon River winds its way for miles through broad swamps, thickly forrested ridges, and between stone cliffs over 100 feet high, until at this point, it pounds its turbulent waters over a 48 foot sandstone cliff — The Falls of the Tahquamenon.
The postcard is dated 1954.
Upper Tahquamenon Falls, Upper Peninsula, Michigan
This image begins a two week series featuring views of the spectacular Tahquamenon Falls of the same river, located in Tahquamenon State Park, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This view shows the upper falls from some distance downstream.
The description on the back states:
THE RUSHING TAHQUAMENON
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Made famous as HIAWATHA’S RIVER in Longfellows epic “THE SONG OF HIAWATHA” the Tahquamenon River and Falls are new one of the prime tourist attractions in Michigan — indeed in the entire mid-west.
The card is dated 1954.
Mississippi Folio
This postcard folio of Mississippi features images of civic structures and views, nature images and historical sites.
Of special note is the magnolia image on the cover of the folio. If this looks familiar to regular visitors here, that’s because the exact image is also shown in an earlier posting here.
This folio is dated 1958.
Eastern Front, Mount Vernon estate house
This is another view of the George Washington home on the grounds of Mount Vernon, where Washington lived and is now buried. An earlier image from this blog showed an almost identical photo in monochrome, with some slight variation in the age and development of visible trees.
This and other pictures in the series were sold by the Mount Vernon’s Ladies Association. This organization still maintains and operates the estate, a rarity since most such historic places are under the auspices of the National Park system.
The description on the back of the card states:
The Mount Vernon Mansion, East Front
From a Photograph in Natural Color
It is believed this card dates from the 1940s.