Photographer ER Freeman Signed Hartsook CA DPO Cancel 1928 Richardson Grove RPPC For Sale

Edwin Ruthven (E.R.) Freeman, a prominent 20th-century photographer famous for his iconic photographs and vintage postcards of the Redwood Highway in Northern California.The Redwood Highway—which largely corresponds to the route of modern U.S. Route 101 and U.S. Route 199 through Humboldt and Mendocino counties—has a rich history tied to early automobile tourism and the logging industry.Key historical points include:The Golden Age: The highway was officially conceived in 1909 and became an iconic tourist destination for travelers coming up from San Francisco starting in the 1920s.E.R. Freeman's Photography: Between 1923 and 1930, Edwin Ruthven Freeman heavily documented the narrow, winding dirt roads and old-growth trees of the corridor. His black-and-white "Real Photo" postcards—often bearing labels like "On the Redwood Highway" and "Save the Redwoods"—captured the raw, majestic scale of the region's forests and rivers.Historical Preservation: Freeman's photographs were closely tied to the era’s conservation movements spearheaded by the Save the Redwoods League, which was fighting to protect the ancient groves from heavy commercial logging.Modern Upgrades: Much of Freeman's original single-lane highway has been bypassed by modern four-lane freeways. Former alignments have been converted to scenic local roads, such as Redwood Drive in Southern Humboldt County.Richardson Grove Redwood Highway Postcard Postmarked California 1 Cent UsedCondition: Used with handwriting on back, postmark and light edge/corner wearFeatures a real photo scenic view of Richardson Grove redwoods with a winding dirt roadMaterial: Paper photographic postcardPhotographer: E.R. Freeman Photo credited on frontColor: Black and WhitePostmark and Stamp: Postmarked in California and affixed with a 1 cent Benjamin Franklin stampMessage/Back: Handwritten message and address on back as shown in photosPerfect for vintage postcard collectors, California or redwood souvenirs, and historical displaysSee photos for close-up of condition