"Grand Canyon from Hermit Rim Road, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona," circa 1920

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Artifact Overview

Few places seemed more romantic than the American West to tourists in the early 20th century. Many headed westward, seeking the untamed natural beauty and vast open spaces that epitomized opportunity, individuality, and what it meant to be American. This postcard depicts motorists on Hermit Road, a scenic roadway along the South Rim of Arizona's Grand Canyon.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Postcard

Date Made

circa 1920

Subject Date

circa 1920

Creator Notes

Image copyrighted by Fred Harvey. Made by Detroit Publishing Co., Detroit, Michigan.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

37.102.187

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Phostint
Lithography

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 3.5 in
Width: 5.5 in

Inscriptions

Text on top border of postcard: GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, ARIZONA Text on bottom border of postcard: H-2841 GRAND CANYON FROM HERMIT RIM ROAD
"Grand Canyon from Hermit Rim Road, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona," circa 1920