Regular readers may observe that this is the “newest” postcard story in this group. I avoid posting stories that were mailed after 1950 unless there is evidence that the correspondents are no longer living. This postcard was given to me from the accumulated papers of an estate.
Mr. and Mrs. R. Schreiber lived in Trappe, an historic borough in Montgomery County of southeast Pennsylvania.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trappe,_Pennsylvania
Settled by German immigrants in 1717, Trappe was the home of the Muhlenberg family whose members exhibited gifts in religious, political, and cultural leadership across several generations.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhlenberg_family
In May of 1950, the Schreibers received a postcard from Lillie and Sam.
The postcard was mailed from Vallejo, a city (and first capital of California) in the northern region of the Bay Area.
Today, Vallejo is the site of the Mare Island Naval Base.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vallejo,_California
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The face of the postcard is a photograph of a lovely scene in Oak Creek Canyon, a river gorge between Flagstaff and Prescott in northern Arizona.
Here, water is spilling over a dam in the canyon of multi-colored cliffs.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oak_Creek_Canyon
Here is another postcard view of Oak Creek Canyon, circa 1940:
Not long after these postcards were printed, the “linen-style” was replaced by true color photography in the modern “chrome” style of glossy postcard.
For atmosphere and charm, I prefer the linen-style views.
The postcard from Lillie and Sam and was published originally by Lollesgard Specialty Company of Tucson and Phoenix.
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On the reverse, Lillie and Sam report that they “came to Donald’s on Sunday after a very nice, scenic trip.”
The couple “visited Phoenix and Los Angeles”.
The travel adventure will continue as Lillie and Sam “Expect to be home by July 1”.
In closing, the travelers promise, “Have much to tell”.
It appears that the Schreibers enjoyed the lovely souvenir as the postcard was preserved in very good condition.
One hopes that the Lillie and Sam saw many more wonderful things, and that they described their favorite places to friends in Trappe.
