Vintage Postcard 1937 Great Salt Lake Utah Saltair Pavilion Float Sunset Trolley

Social History: The card features a handwritten message: "5-23-37 Love from Aunt Irma and Uncle Bill" addressed to Patricia M. Hall in Manhattan Beach, California. They likely bought this card at the pavilion or in Temple Square after a day of floating in the lake and riding the open-air train shown in the images!

Scene: Features a three-panel view of the Great Salt Lake, including the iconic Saltair Pavilion, a sunset scene, and the famous salt beds.

The top-left panel features the famous open-air trolley-style train. This electric rail line transported thousands of tourists from downtown Salt Lake City directly to the "Coney Island of the West." Riding these breezy, shaded cars was considered a highlight of the trip. 

The bottom-left panel shows a crowded scene at the Saltair Pavilion, where people are floating effortlessly in the high-salinity water. In the 1930s, the floating experience was marketed worldwide as a must-do, healthful activity

The back side includes a detailed "Souvenir of The Great Salt Lake" description, explaining the lake's high salinity (21%) and the unique "Salt Shrimp" (brine shrimp) that are its only living inhabitants.

Era: Linen (1930–1945)
Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"
Type: Textured Linen Lithograph
Publisher: Deseret Book Company, Salt Lake City (Printed by Curt Teich & Co.)
Condition: This card was originally part of a bound souvenir view folder. It retains the original metal grommet used to secure the set, which now shows vintage corrosion and age-related rust staining. 

This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.