This is an image of the scenic view of Oak Creek Canyon, between the towns of Flagstaff and Sedona, Arizona.
The caption states:
COLORFUL OAK CREEK CANYON
A view from atop Schnebly Hill.
–Oak Creek Canyon is locate within the Coconino National Forest in Arizona, and has a complete scenic loop drive for visitors and sightseers.
This card likely dates from the 1950s.
This is an image of the geological structure known as Enchanted Mesa. It is the legendary home of the Acoma people.
The caption has been damaged and is partially readable:
ENCHANTED MESA, New Mexico
Legend has it that once Acoma Indians lived on this Mesa, but that an earthquake destroyed their entrance.
–The rest of the caption is unreadable. There is no remaining evidence of habitation on the top of the mesa today.
There is a note in the stamp area to use a 3 cent stamp for the postcard. This rate was only in force from August 1958 until January 1963, which dates the postcard within that range.
This image shows several members of Hopi Native Americans in front of their home, with a ladder about to be climbed by a woman with a baby on her back.
The caption states:
IN HOPILAND
In order to enter a Hopi house, one takes a ladder, which leads to the roof of the first story. Then another ladder to the second story or terrace, and another to the third. The first story is used as a store room and the roof as a yard where the family may bask and sun themselves in security.
— The colors of the card and the focus is in the original. The quality of the card is not good.
This card likely dates from the 1950s.
This image shows a quaint horse-drawn carriage with two smartly dressed drivers, parked in front of the historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in the straits between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron.
The caption states:
THE GRAND HOTEL
Mackinac Island, Michigan
The Grand Hotel is the outstanding resort hotel in the middle west. This largest summer hotel in the world is a much sought after convention site and has been host over the years to scores of well known personalities.
–The hotel was built in 1887 and was the second National Park in the United States. It has since reverted to being a Michigan State Park.
This card is dated 1955.
This image is of the Mackinac Bridge between the Lower and Upper Peninsulas of Michigan, as seen from the center of the driving deck, looking at the two towers nicely framed in the center.
The caption states:
THE MACKINAC BRIDGE
Here the roadway grid of the bridge is receiving a coat of green paint, replacing the familiar orange prime cost which most bridges have. The two men on the cable are painters whose job is to paint the “suspenders” which support the roadway. They work downward on the suspenders to the roadbed, and then walk back up the cable to the next suspender to be painted. It’s a long walk. – Photo by Lucy Gridley
–The cars seen in the photo strongly indicate that this picture is from the 1950s.
This is an aerial image of the Soo Locks, connecting Lake Superior and Lake Huron. It features a view of a bulk freighter exiting the locks along with other ships in the locks awaiting release.
The caption states:
THE SOO LOCKS
Sault Ste. Marie Michigan
Here, on the left, is the newest lock (Mc Arthur) next to it the oldest (Poe) next the Davis lock, then the Sabin lock. Then you see the power plant and St. Mary’s Rapids. In the distance, with a boat emerging, is the Canadian Lock, and then Sault Ste. Marie, Canada.
–The locks pass an average of 10,000 ships a year, even though the locks close in the winter.
This postcard is dated 1955.
This card is an image of the SS Frank Purnell, originally named SS McIntyre. It was a bulk freighter built in 1943 to support increased production for World War 2. It is categorized as a type L6-S-B1 bulk freighter.
The caption states
THE SOO LOCKS
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
A giant lake freighter completely fills the MacArthur lock, where is will be lowered 20 fee to Lake Huron level before steaming on its way. Seen here from the visitors observation tower provided by the U.S. Corps of Engineers, which organization operates the Locks. One can almost reach out and tough the freighters. It is an excellent place for camera fans to get pictures of the never-ending procession of freighters, and some passenger boats. – Photo by Lucy Gridley
–This particular freighter is still in existence at the time of this posting, It was used as a barge and is now laid up on the Calumet River in Michigan.
This post card likely dates from the 1950s.
This is an image of a rock arch which spans an inlet of Lake Michigan on Mackinac Island, roughly between the Lower and Upper Peninsulas of Michigan.
The caption states:
ARCH ROCK
This natural rock formation, with a span of 50 feet, stands 149 feet above the blue waters of the Straits of Mackinac. There’s a beautiful view from the railing alongside, and this is one of the most photographed spots on the island. This scene is included on the Carriage Tours.
— Carriage tours are provided on Mackinac Island because no motorcars are allowed to land at the island, keeping the island in a state reminiscent of its history.
This card likely dates from the 1950s.
This images shows the main buildings and flagpole of Ft. Wilkins State Park as seen from a boat on Lake Superior.
The caption states:
Fort Wilkins State Park
In the “Copper Country” of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Old Fort Wilkins – once an important military center is now a state park and is host to thousands of vacationers every year.
–The is a dedicated historical association that helps to maintain the park and provides interpretive guides as well as historical re-enactors.
This postcard is dated 1950.
This is an image of the drive and viewing point at West Bluff on Brockway Mountain Drive in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
The caption states:
THE WEST BLUFF OF BROCKWAY MOUNTAIN DRIVE
In The Copper Country of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
IN this distance can be seen Lake Superior, Lake Fanny Hooe, and Keweenaw Park Cottages.
–This postcard is dated 1955