Vintage Linen Postcard Lower Tunnel Great Smoky Mountains National Park

This vintage linen postcard showcases the Lower Tunnel in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a scenic gateway through the picturesque Smokies. The image captures a classic automobile driving along a winding road framed by lush green trees and rocky cliffs, viewed from inside the tunnel archway. The vibrant colors and textured linen finish are typical of postcards produced from 1930 to 1945, offering a nostalgic glimpse into early 20th-century American road travel. Published by Standard Souvenir & Novelties, Inc., Knoxville, Tennessee, this natural color postcard was printed by E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It highlights the engineering feat of constructing wide tunnels to improve motorist safety by eliminating sharp turns. A perfect collectible for enthusiasts of national park memorabilia, vintage Americana, and linen postcards, it embodies the charm and history of the Great Smoky Mountains during the era of expanding automobile tourism.