Seeing Foot Hills Trolley Car Denver Colorado RPPC 1906 Streetcar Group Scene
$60.00
Condition: *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and ... Read more about the seller notes *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture ... Read More
Condition: *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and ... Read more about the seller notes *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and click to enlarge. Comes from a smoke free home. Common errors from the scanner vs damage are digital lines (usually grey or pink), cutting off the top of the card/words. Read Less about the seller notes
Original real photo postcard (RPPC) showing a group of well-dressed men and women gathered beside a “Seeing Foot Hills” trolley car in Denver, Colorado, postmarked January 28, 1906. The postcard captures an early 20th-century streetcar tour popular in Denver’s foothill region, likely part of the city’s “Seeing Denver” and “Seeing the Foothills”sightseeing lines that offered guided electric trolley excursions through scenic and suburban areas.The card features an exceptional group portrait: ladies in elaborate hats and long Edwardian coats, men in formal overcoats and bowler hats, and the trolley crew posed proudly beside their car. A sign in the background advertises “Grand View Site for Sale,” hinting at Denver’s rapid suburban expansion during this era.The handwritten note on the front charmingly reads:“The girl with the muff – am I.”The postcard was mailed from Denver, Colorado, with a green 1902 1¢ Benjamin Franklin stamp, addressed to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Details:Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Subject: “Seeing Foot Hills” trolley / group portrait / streetcar tourLocation: Denver, ColoradoPostmark: Denver, Colo. – Jan 28, 1906Stamp: 1¢ Benjamin Franklin (Series of 1902)Condition: Very good; minor age toning and corner wear typical for age; strong contrast and fine detail.Message: “The girl with the muff – am I.” written across the bottom front.Historical Context:The “Seeing the Foothills” trolley excursions were among Denver’s earliest organized sightseeing tours, operated by the Denver City Tramway Company and local promoters. Around 1905–1910, these electric cars offered day trips showcasing Denver’s growth and the surrounding beauty of the Rocky Mountain foothills, from Lakewood to Golden and back into the city.This RPPC vividly reflects the Edwardian era’s fascination with modern transit and leisure travel—when electric streetcars were both a marvel of progress and a social experience. The fashionable attire of the passengers underscores the pride and novelty of the moment, while the urban backdrop documents Denver’s westward expansion.A rare and historically rich view of early Denver transportation, social life, and streetcar tourism—perfect for collectors of RPPCs, Colorado history, or early American transit.
Original real photo postcard (RPPC) showing a group of well-dressed men and women gathered beside a “Seeing Foot Hills” trolley car in Denver, Colorado, postmarked January 28, 1906. The postcard captures an early 20th-century streetcar tour popular in Denver’s foothill region, likely part of the city’s “Seeing Denver” and “Seeing the Foothills”sightseeing lines that offered guided electric trolley excursions through scenic and suburban areas.The card features an exceptional group portrait: ladies in elaborate hats and long Edwardian coats, men in formal overcoats and bowler hats, and the trolley crew posed proudly beside their car. A sign in the background advertises “Grand View Site for Sale,” hinting at Denver’s rapid suburban expansion during this era.The handwritten note on the front charmingly reads:“The girl with the muff – am I.”The postcard was mailed from Denver, Colorado, with a green 1902 1¢ Benjamin Franklin stamp, addressed to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Details:Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Subject: “Seeing Foot Hills” trolley / group portrait / streetcar tourLocation: Denver, ColoradoPostmark: Denver, Colo. – Jan 28, 1906Stamp: 1¢ Benjamin Franklin (Series of 1902)Condition: Very good; minor age toning and corner wear typical for age; strong contrast and fine detail.Message: “The girl with the muff – am I.” written across the bottom front.Historical Context:The “Seeing the Foothills” trolley excursions were among Denver’s earliest organized sightseeing tours, operated by the Denver City Tramway Company and local promoters. Around 1905–1910, these electric cars offered day trips showcasing Denver’s growth and the surrounding beauty of the Rocky Mountain foothills, from Lakewood to Golden and back into the city.This RPPC vividly reflects the Edwardian era’s fascination with modern transit and leisure travel—when electric streetcars were both a marvel of progress and a social experience. The fashionable attire of the passengers underscores the pride and novelty of the moment, while the urban backdrop documents Denver’s westward expansion.A rare and historically rich view of early Denver transportation, social life, and streetcar tourism—perfect for collectors of RPPCs, Colorado history, or early American transit.
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