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Sabino Canyon with stone bridge and pool, near Tucson, AZ, 1949

Subjects
Bridges & DamsHunting & FishingLakes & PondsMountains & HillsPicnics & GatheringsRivers & StreamsSwimming & Bathing
Card type
Linen
Date
c. 1949 (Chrome)
Front of Sabino Canyon with stone bridge and pool, near Tucson, AZ, 1949, Mrs. Mae V. Snee, WI, USA, c. 1949 linen postcard
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Back of Sabino Canyon with stone bridge and pool, near Tucson, AZ, 1949, Mrs. Mae V. Snee, WI, USA, c. 1949 linen postcard
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About this postcard

A view up Sabino Canyon near Tucson, with a curving stone masonry bridge and low dam holding a dark pool. Saguaro-dotted green slopes rise below bare red rock cliffs under a clear sky. The canyon, cut by Sabino Creek in the Santa Catalina Mountains, lies within Coronado National Forest and has long been a favorite picnic and recreation spot about 16 miles from Tucson. A paved road wound up the canyon, crossing and recrossing the mountain stream over a series of dams that formed deep ponds used by anglers and bathers throughout the year.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Dear Ruthie This is the place I wrote about. would be beautiful on your camera. Letters came yest: how we enjoyed them. circle seems to be straight now. Love me all to bits. take care of your self & each other. How many days do you go to Ch We are worried about the business & the leak. Ex pect Clark in the morning. So much love to you both Mother Glad you had a nice time

PublisherCurteich-Chicago
In Sabino Canyon, near Tucson, Arizona Sabino Canyon is a favorite picnic and recreation spot only 16 miles from Tucson, reached over a paved road which winds its way up the Canyon crossing and recrossing the mountain stream over a series of dams forming many deep ponds which are enjoyed alike by anglers and bathers throughout the year.
PostmarkedTucson, AZ, December 1, 1949, 17:30
Stamp
Addressed to
Mrs. Mae V. Snee

1719½ Center St. Racine, WI

Postcard record

Postmarked, Tucson, AZ
PublisherCurteich-Chicago
SeriesT-5 OB-H2614
ConditionVery good
Place addressedMrs. Mae V. Snee, 1719½ Center St., Racine, WI
PublisherCurteich-Chicago, Chicago, IL
Stamp1c George Washington, green, issued 1938, perforated on all sides
Stamp1c George Washington, green, perforated on all sides
NotesLinen-textured stock with cream border; print code OB-H2614 at lower right and T-5 at upper left. Postmark: TUCSON ARIZ. DEC 1 1949 5:30 PM — circular date stamp partly obscured by the message; wavy machine cancel over the 1¢ green Washington stamp. Linen-era Curteich "C.T. Art-Colortone" card (OB-H2614), divided back, cream border; light edge wear, pencil "25¢" at top right.

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Sabino Canyon with stone bridge and pool, near Tucson, AZ, 1949, postcard, c. 1949. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/sabino-canyon-with-stone-bridge-and-pool-near-tucson-az-1949. Accessed November 2, 2026.