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Major Domo rock formation, Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, Colorado, circa 1910

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Lithograph

About this postcard

The picture shows the tall red sandstone spire labeled "Major Domo" rising above scrub and trees in Garden of the Gods, Colorado. The park near Colorado Springs is famous for its dramatic red rock formations, and Major Domo is one of the named sandstone spires that draw visitors to the area.

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PostmarkedIL, September 1, 1903, 10:30
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Addressed to
Jennie E. Robinson

407 Washington Ave., Cairo, IL

Postcard record

Postmarked, IL
Series515
ConditionFair
Place addressedJennie E. Robinson, 407 Washington Ave., Cairo, IL
Place depictedGarden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, CO
Stamp1c Benjamin Franklin, green, issued 1902, perforated on all sides
NotesWhite border with thin blue rule; aged toning and light staining; handwritten title "Garden of the Gods, Colorado." on front. Postmark: [illegible] SEP 1 1903 10 30 A [illegible] ILL. Undivided back ("THIS SIDE IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE ADDRESS"), 1¢ green Franklin stamp, white border on front, toned/aged card with edge and corner wear.

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Major Domo rock formation, Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, Colorado, circa 1910, postcard, c. 1902. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/major-domo-rock-formation-garden-of-the-gods-colorado-spring. Accessed October 25, 2026.