Description: This vintage postcard, mailed in 1948, showcases a "Snow Scene in Summer Time on the Summit of Pikes Peak, Colorado." It features the historic Summit House, located at an altitude of 14,109 feet, along the famous cog railway. The building, dusted with snow despite the summer setting, adds to the card's unique appeal. The postcard was published by the Sanborn Souvenir Co. of Denver, Colorado, and remains a fascinating piece of Colorado history. The reverse side contains a handwritten message and a postmark from 1948. Rarity: Postcards depicting the Summit House on Pikes Peak, especially those that highlight unusual weather patterns like snow in summer, are collectible. The 1948 postmark adds to its historical significance, making this postcard a sought-after item for collectors of Colorado memorabilia or vintage travel ephemera. Maker/Publisher:Publisher: Sanborn Souvenir Co., Denver, ColoradoPrinted in: U.S.A.Postmarked: July 31, 1948
Price: 9.95 USD
Location: Port Charlotte, Florida
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Number of Items in Set: 1
Signed: No
Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)
Year Manufactured: 1948
Material: Paper
City: Pikes Peak
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Brand/Publisher: Sanborn Souvenir Co., Denver, Colorado
Subject: mountain
Type: Linen Postcard
Continent: North America
Era: White Border (1915-1930)
Theme: National Parks
Region: Colorado
Country: United States
Time Period Manufactured: 1940-1949
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Postage Condition: Posted
