RARE LAKE MINNEWASKA SHAWANGUNK RIDGE "THE CLIFF HOUSE" NEW YORK ALBERTYPE DB

Description: Lake Minnewaska is located high upon the Shawangunk Ridge at the Minnewaska State Park Preserve. Once known as Coxing Pond, the 36-acre lake was created during the last ice age by glacial movements that carved small basins in the bedrock. The lake is a ½ half mile long and reaches depths up to 72 feet. The area around Lake Minnewaska was once home to two prominent mountain hotels, the Cliff House, and the Wildmere. Both were owned and operated by the Smiley family, the same family that operated the still existing Mohonk Mountain House. The Cliff House opened for business in 1879 and remained in operation until 1972 when it was closed and abandoned. It burned down in 1978. The Wildmere opened for business in 1887 and remained in operation until 1979. It burned down in 1986. While the hotels may no longer exist, their legacy lives on with much of their land now belonging to either the Mohonk Preserve or the Minnewaska State Park Preserve. americancatskills At least the Cliff House is still on this rare (I could not find another) postcard, published by the “Albertype Co”. The caption on the reverse is “Approach to The Cliff House from the putting green, Elevation 1000 feet, Lake Minnewaska, Ulster County N.Y., In the Shawangunk Mountains on the Minnewaska Trail”. The card is postmarked in Lake Minnewaska but the date is not readable. The card is in excellent condition with minor wear and a clean, clear image of the hotel, two women on the putting green and two men on horseback. There is an era automobile further up the drive. The reverse is neat and clean. The colors on the card may vary due to the scanner settings and screen projections.Unless otherwise noted, I use Wikipedia, Playle's and Metropostcard for research and try to be as accurate as possible. Corrections appreciated. If this your card, it will be mailed promptly upon receipt of payment...... Free Shipping WorldWide.Thank you for your interest and I hope that I can help you with your collection..... Life and History on a Card",,,,Visit My eBay Store: HartsCardCart Fair - Piece is intact, excess soil, staining and creasesGood - Corners may be noticeably rounded with slight bends or creases.Very Good - Corners may be blunted or rounded. Excellent - Like near mint in appearance but may have been used postally. ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME..... Thanks for your interest

Price: 14.99 USD

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

End Time: 2025-01-09T04:03:23.000Z

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