A small stone chapel with a cross on its roof stands on a rocky outcrop in a snowy mountain landscape, its arched windows and short tower set among evergreens. The rough rock under the building makes the structure look grown from the site. Known as the Church on the Rock, the chapel served the Catholic retreat at St. Malo's on the South St. Vrain Highway near Estes Park. Built in the 1930s, it became a landmark on the mountain road and a quiet stop for travelers and retreat guests.
Sepia-toned real photo; no white border; publisher imprint 'Sanborn R-1342' in the image.
No postmark, stamp, address, or message — unused card. Divided-back ('CORRESPONDENCE' / 'ADDRESS') with dashed stamp box bearing corner letters D O / P S and 'PLACE STAMP HERE'. Dealer/collector pencil notation 'RMLS #2-' at top left. Front is a sepia real-photo view of a stone chapel in snow, captioned 'THE CHURCH ON THE ROCK-CHAPEL AT ST. MALO'S-SO. ST. VRAIN HWY., COLO.'; light edge wear and slight toning.
Cite this card
Church on the Rock chapel, St. Malo's, CO, circa 1935, postcard, c. 1935. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/church-on-the-rock-chapel-st-malos-co-circa-1935. Accessed November 2, 2026.
