1940 ICEBERG LAKE, Glacier National Park, Near Columbia Falls, Montana POSTCARD for Sale

1940 ICEBERG LAKE, Glacier National Park, Near Columbia Falls, Montana POSTCARD For Sale

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1940 ICEBERG LAKE, Glacier National Park, Near Columbia Falls, Montana POSTCARD:
$4.99

GlacierNational Park is locatedin the northwest corner of Montana, near Columbia Falls, MT, along thespine of the Rocky Mountains.It's situated south ofWaterton LakesNational Parkin Canada, and together they form theWaterton-Glacier International Peace Park.

GlacierNational Park wasestablished on May 11, 1910, becoming the 10th nationalpark in the United States.The park's creation was the result of effortsby conservationists like George Bird Grinnell and the Great Northern Railway,who recognized the area's scenic beauty and potential for tourism.

Key Eventsin Glacier National Park's History:

1891:TheGreat Northern Railwaycrossed the Continental Divide, sparking interest in promoting the area.
1900:The area was designated a Forest Preserve.
1910:Glacier National Park was officially established by President Taft.
1915:The Great Northern Railway built hotels and chalets, promoting the park as "America's Switzerland".
1932:TheGoing-to-the-Sun Road,a scenic drive through the park, was completed.
1932:Glacier National Park andWaterton Lakes National Parkin Canada were jointly designated an International Peace Park.
1976:Glacier National Park was designated a UNESCO International Biosphere Reserve.
1995:Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.