Vintage Postcard RPPC Hi Jolly Tomb Camel Pyramid Cactus Hwy 60 Salome Arizona
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A sharp, beautifully framed view of the historic pyramid-shaped stone monument dedicated to Hi Jolly (Hadji Ali) in Quartzsite, Arizona, topped with its iconic camel weather vane silhouette and flanked by two tall Saguaro cacti. Inscribed with white hand-lettered text along the lower edge: "Hi Jolly's Tomb on Highway 60 Near Salome, Arizona".
Historical: This unique monument honors Hadji Ali, an Ottoman citizen of Syrian-Greek descent who became a legendary camel driver for the U.S. Camel Corps experiment in 1856. The pyramid was built by local citizens in 1935 using local volcanic rock and petrified wood to permanently commemorate this fascinating, obscure chapter of American military history.
Size: Standard 3.5 x 5”
Era: Classic Post-Depression / WWII Era (circa 1939–1950) verified by the classic DOPS stamp box design on the reverse side.
Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)
Publisher: Frashers, Inc., Pomona, Calif.
Condition: Minimal aging
This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.