MOUNT RUSHMORE - The National Shrine of Democracy as seen through tunnel silhouette.

* “Gutzon Borglum carved his gigantic Shrine of Democracy Sculpture into ancient granite high on the southeast face of Mount Rushmore “in commemoration of the foundation, preservation, and continental expansion of the United States.” “

* “The Mount Rushmore cultural landscape in Pennington County, South Dakota contains 1,278 acres. The rugged topography is characteristic of the Black Hills region, which is the easternmost extension of the Rocky Mountains. The Black Hills began forming approximately 60 million years ago when the landform began uplifting.” National Park Service nps.gov

This vintage postcard features an iconic American landmark, Mount Rushmore – The National Shrine of Democracy, located along SD Highway 244, Keystone, Pennington County, South Dakota. The postcard is printed on cardboard and paper, and was manufactured in 1965. The lithograph print showcases the picturesque mountain range and the famous sculpture of four U.S. presidents' faces: Mount Rushmore features Gutzon Borglum's sculpted heads of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln (left to right).

The postcard is stamped, divided back, and has a chrome finish. It also features a canceled American flag 6 cent US postage stamp. The postcard was distributed by Ka-Mac, Inc. in Deadwood, South Dakota. The postcard is a great addition to any collection, perfect for those interested in topographical postcards or vintage American landmarks.

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