CLIMB FROM EATON'S CANYON, MT. WILSON TRAIL

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

CLIMB FROM EATON'S CANYON, MT. WILSON TRAIL

Entry/Object ID

2004.413.1.5

Description

CLIMB FROM EATON'S CANYON, MT. WILSON TRAIL, 1928. The postcard is in color and shows an automobile making its ascent on Eaton's Canyon Auto Road to Mt. Wilson. The curved road shows it start at the base and up alongside the mountain. A dense area of trees and vegetation can be seen on the bottom right and left of the mountain as well as a portion toward the upper area. Near the bend of the road sits a structure with a gabled roof, on a stilt foundation. On the reverse side is space for a correspondence and address. There is an inscription written in black ink as well as a postage stamp. It was published by Western Publishing & Novelty Co., Los Angeles. The postcard was postmarked stamp with a date of June 16, 1928, in Los Angeles. The postcard is in good condition despite having abrasion damage to the corners and edges, surface soiling, discoloration, folds, stains and a small tear at the bottom left on the reverse side.

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Search Terms

Toll roads--Los Angeles County (Calif.), Mountains--California, Southern

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Postcards