Postcard

Name/Title

Postcard

Entry/Object ID

2019.22.9

Description

Color photo postcard of a headstone surrounded by an ornate fence. Tree overhead and snow-covered Sierra Nevada in background. Label on reverse says, "The tragic story of the Lone Pine, Calif. earthquake is told on a monument near this pioneer's grave. 'On the date March 26, 1872 an earthquake of major proportions shook Owens Valley and nearly destroyed the town of Lone Pine. Twenty seven persons were killed.' Sixteen of these were buired in a common grave near this serene point overlooked by Mt. Whitney and the High Sierra." Another Chris Card. P57374

Photograph Details

Subject Place

City

Lone Pine

County

Inyo County

State/Province

California

Collection

Mono County Historical Society Collection