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Punchbowl overlook with stone-walled road above a coastal valley, circa 1940

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Linen

About this postcard

A paved road curves around a dark rock outcrop behind a rough stone parapet, where a single figure stands looking out over a broad green valley dotted with houses; a prominent mountain rises beyond and the sea stretches to the horizon. The printed caption names the viewpoint "Punchbowl," a name traditionally given to bowl-shaped craters and valleys. The scene is typical of mid-twentieth-century scenic overlook cards of coastal mountain terrain.

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PublisherHonolulu Paper Co., Ltd.
Series105231
ConditionGood
Place depictedPunchbowl
Place mentionedPunchbowl, Honolulu, HI
PublisherHonolulu Paper Co., Ltd., Honolulu, HI
NotesWhite border; linen-textured stock; small crease/tear at top edge; card number 105231 printed lower right. No postmark; unused card. Divided-back "POST CARD / THIS SPACE FOR ADDRESS ONLY" with "PLACE STAMP HERE" box; "C. T. AMERICAN ART COLORED" and Tichnor Quality Views logo, ca. 1930s–40s. Pencil scribble in message panel. Light toning and edge wear.

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Punchbowl overlook with stone-walled road above a coastal valley, circa 1940, postcard, c. 1930. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/punchbowl-overlook-with-stone-walled-road-above-a-coastal-va. Accessed October 24, 2026.