Lot of 71 Vintage TN & NC Postcards - Great Smoky Mts, Asheville, Chattanooga
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This lot features 71 vintage postcards showcasing iconic destinations, natural scenery, and historic landmarks throughout Tennessee and Western North Carolina.
Card breakdown and topics include: - Asheville, NC & Vicinity (~15 cards): Multiple views of Biltmore Estate, Grove Park Inn, Battery Park Hotel, Langren Hotel, Thomas Wolfe Memorial, churches, downtown street views, and Enka Rayon Factory. - Chattanooga & Lookout Mountain, TN (~10 cards): Rock City Gardens, Fairyland Caverns, Lover's Leap, Incline Railway stations, Swing-a-long Bridge, and Tennessee River bridges. - Great Smoky Mountains National Park (~10 cards): Native black bear roadside encounters, Newfound Gap parking areas, Laurel Falls, scenic dogwood drives, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt speaking at the park dedication. - Cherokee & Western NC Culture (~5 cards): Cherokee basket maker, Chief Standing Deer, mother and papoose, Qualla Park Shop, and hooked rug making. - Other North Carolina Highlights (~8 cards): Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, Linville Falls, Lake Junaluska, Mars Hill College, Montreat, Franklin, and the Roy Acuff home. - Other Tennessee Cities (~10 cards): Nashville (The Parthenon, State Capitol, Davidson County Courthouse), Memphis (Municipal Airport, Memphis & Arkansas Bridge), Gatlinburg hotels, Norris Dam and Lake, Kingsport, and Bristol. Mix & Details: - Era / Type Mix: Heavily dominated by Linen era postcards from the 1930s to 1950s with vivid colors and linen texture, alongside a handful of White Border and early Chrome cards. - Postally Used vs. Unused: Approximately 55 cards are unused, and around 16 cards are postmarked or feature handwritten correspondence. - Publishers: Major publishers include Asheville Post Card Co., Curt Teich (C.T. Art-Colortone), Grogan Photo Co., and Dexter Press. - Condition: Overall in good to very good vintage condition with typical minor edge and corner wear; some used cards show cancellation marks or light album residue. A wonderful regional collection for collectors of Smoky Mountain history, Western North Carolina, and Tennessee ephemera. |
