Old man of the mountains

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Stock #:585744
Type: Postcard
Era: Chrome
City: Franconia Notch
State: New Hampshire (NH)
County: Grafton
Publisher: C.T. Photochrom
Postmark: 1955 Jun-21
Postmark City: Franconia
Postmark State: NH
Stamp: 3c
Philatelic Notes: Franconia Jubilee 1775-1955
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)
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This profile, formed during the Ice Age, was worshipped by the Indians as the profile of the "Great Spirit," and was first discovered by white men in 1805. The face, which measures 48 ft. from forehead to chin is 1,200 ft. above Profile Lake, and 3,200 ft. above sea level.

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