The Pines Bostwick Lake Rockford Michigan Pavilion Real Photo Postcard 1930
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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 “The Pines” resort pavilion at Bostwick Lake, Rockford, Michigan. This lively image captures the lakeside resort’s large wooden pavilion with screened porches filled with people enjoying the summer season. Guests are seen sitting on the verandas, gathering on the dock, and wading in the lake, evoking the atmosphere of a popular 1920s–1930s summer retreat.The caption printed at the bottom reads: “The Pines, Bostwick Lake, Rockford, Mich.”The postcard was mailed from Rockford, Michigan, July 29, 1930, and features a green 1¢ George Washington stamp. The message, written to a cousin, reads: “Am here at Vernon & Loraine Bostwick Lake, having a fine time. Come down soon.”Historical Context:Bostwick Lake, located northeast of Grand Rapids, was a well-known summer destination in the early 20th century. Resorts like The Pines attracted vacationers from across Michigan who sought swimming, boating, fishing, and community events. Large lakeside pavilions were central to the resort experience, hosting dances, concerts, and social gatherings.Real photo postcards of resorts like this are prized for their candid look into Michigan’s golden era of summer tourism, when lakeside resorts thrived before the rise of automobile travel and more distant vacation options.Details:Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Subject: The Pines Resort Pavilion, Bostwick Lake, Rockford, MichiganPostmark: Rockford, Michigan – July 29, 1930Stamp: 1¢ George Washington (green)Condition: Good vintage condition with light corner and edge wear, minor toning from age. Please review scans for details.A rare 1930s RPPC of The Pines at Bostwick Lake, Michigan — a wonderful addition for collectors of resort history, Michigan lakes, and vintage tourism ephemera.
Original real photo postcard (RPPC) showing “The Pines” resort pavilion at Bostwick Lake, Rockford, Michigan. This lively image captures the lakeside resort’s large wooden pavilion with screened porches filled with people enjoying the summer season. Guests are seen sitting on the verandas, gathering on the dock, and wading in the lake, evoking the atmosphere of a popular 1920s–1930s summer retreat.The caption printed at the bottom reads: “The Pines, Bostwick Lake, Rockford, Mich.”The postcard was mailed from Rockford, Michigan, July 29, 1930, and features a green 1¢ George Washington stamp. The message, written to a cousin, reads: “Am here at Vernon & Loraine Bostwick Lake, having a fine time. Come down soon.”Historical Context:Bostwick Lake, located northeast of Grand Rapids, was a well-known summer destination in the early 20th century. Resorts like The Pines attracted vacationers from across Michigan who sought swimming, boating, fishing, and community events. Large lakeside pavilions were central to the resort experience, hosting dances, concerts, and social gatherings.Real photo postcards of resorts like this are prized for their candid look into Michigan’s golden era of summer tourism, when lakeside resorts thrived before the rise of automobile travel and more distant vacation options.Details:Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Subject: The Pines Resort Pavilion, Bostwick Lake, Rockford, MichiganPostmark: Rockford, Michigan – July 29, 1930Stamp: 1¢ George Washington (green)Condition: Good vintage condition with light corner and edge wear, minor toning from age. Please review scans for details.A rare 1930s RPPC of The Pines at Bostwick Lake, Michigan — a wonderful addition for collectors of resort history, Michigan lakes, and vintage tourism ephemera.
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