Canyon From Grand View Arizona AZ 1932 Fred Harvey Postcard
Canyon From Grand View Arizona AZ 1932 Fred Harvey Postcard
FRED HARVEY. H-2280 THE CANYON FROM GRAND VIEW, GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, ARIZONA. Publisher: “FRED ‘PHOSTINT’ TRADE MARK REG. – U.S. PAT. MADE ONLY BY DETROIT PUBLISHING CO.” (There’s also “MRS. WALL.”. ).
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Canyon From Grand View Arizona AZ 1932 Fred Harvey Postcard
Grand View on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon became a popular scenic lookout during the early tourist era after rail access improved in the late 19th century, with organized visitation and concession service promoted by Fred Harvey and the railroad companies during the 1880s through 1930s; the area lies within what was designated Grand Canyon National Park in 1919, overlooking the vast canyon carved by the Colorado River and celebrated in national conservation and tourism histories.
✍️ Message on the Postcard
Back:
July 15/1932
Dear Mrs. Wallace:
We got here the 13th. I am having a wonderful time. How are things in Falmouth. Please tell Mr. Wallace hello.
Your loving friend
Justin Vennewan.
🖼️ Information on the Front of the Postcard
📝 In-Scene Text
Not visible
🏢 Publisher Information
COPR. FRED HARVEY
💬 Captions
H-2280 THE CANYON FROM GRAND VIEW, GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, ARIZONA.
📬 Information on the Back of the Postcard
📮 Address
Mrs. F. E. Wallace
Falmouth,
Mass.
📅 Postmark & Stamp
**Postmark:** Circular postmark from “GRAND CANYON” dated “JUL 16 8 AM 1932”. There is an additional number “4817” below the date.
**Stamp:** One-cent green U.S. postage stamp depicting a profile portrait of George Washington. This is a definitive stamp issue, likely from the 1922-1926 series (Scott 552) or a subsequent similar design.
🏛️ Publisher & Postal Note
**Publisher:** “FRED ‘PHOSTINT’ TRADE MARK REG. – U.S. PAT. OFF. MADE ONLY BY DETROIT PUBLISHING CO.” (There’s also “MRS. WALL.” handwritten or stamped above this, possibly a previous owner’s mark.)
**Postal Note:**
* Left side: “THIS SPACE MAY BE USED FOR MESSAGE”
* Right side: “THIS SPACE FOR THE ADDRESS”
📌 Context
This postcard was sent during the Great Depression in the United States. Despite the economic hardship, travel, particularly to iconic national parks like the Grand Canyon, continued. The 1-cent stamp was the standard domestic postcard rate in the U.S. from 1928 to 1951, which aligns with the 1932 postmark date. The publisher, Detroit Publishing Co., was a prominent company known for its high-quality “Phostint” postcards, often sold at tourist destinations and associated with Fred Harvey companies which operated hotels and services at places like the Grand Canyon. The message is a friendly update from a traveler enjoying their trip, inquiring about the recipient’s well-being back home in Falmouth, Massachusetts. The sender arrived on July 13th, wrote the card on the 15th, and it was postmarked on July 16th, 1932, suggesting prompt mailing.
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