Vintage Postcard 1948 RPPC Oakland Road Keyser Ridge Maryland Cove Landscape
The message contains post-war social history, featuring a clear machine postmark from Oakland, MD dated August 31, 1948 to Columbia City, Indiana:
"Monday Eve. Dear mother: Having a nice time. This is sure a beautiful place. Rained today and is cool and feel fine for driving. Love Gerald"
Scene: A sweeping, historic landscape view titled "The Cove — The Oakland Road near Keyser Ridge, Md." It captures the rolling agricultural hills, farmlands, and country roads of western Maryland's Appalachian region during the late 1940s. The card includes the geographical notation "Elev. 2800-3100 ft." directly on the front.
Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5”
Era: 1940s Post-WWII Era
Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)
Condition: Minor corner bending, light curling, and aging
This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.