1902 Umbrella Rock Lookout Mountain Tennessee Vintage Postcard

This original 1902 postcard features a stunning view of Umbrella Rock at Point Lookout on Lookout Mountain, Tennessee. The card showcases the unique rock formation balanced prominently with a sweeping panorama of the Tennessee River valley below. Printed using the Phostint process, this postcard offers vibrant colors and fine detail typical of early 20th-century photographic postcards. The image captures both the natural beauty and geological curiosity of this landmark, a popular tourist attraction and viewpoint in the southern Appalachian region. Published by the Detroit Photographic Company, a well-known producer of high-quality postcards during this era, this postcard holds historical significance as a collectible piece of Americana and early postcard art. The back is postmarked March 15, 1909, from Chattanooga, Tennessee, featuring a green one-cent U.S. postage stamp. The handwritten message adds a personal touch, enhancing its appeal to collectors interested in postal history and early 1900s travel memorabilia. This postcard is a wonderful example of early American scenic postcards and a must-have for collectors of Tennessee or geological landmark postcards.