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This vintage postcard beautifully depicts Memaloose Island, a significant landmark in the Columbia River Gorge. The front features a vibrant, colorized view of the island, surrounded by water with lush trees and rocky outcrops in the foreground, and rolling hills in the background. The detailed artistry captures the serene yet historically rich landscape.The reverse of the postcard reveals its fascinating history, published by Benj. A. Gifford of The Dalles, Oregon, and proudly marked as \"Made in Germany,\" indicating a high-quality printing process common for postcards of this era. It is part of \"The Gifford Series\" and carries copyright dates of 1908 and 1910. The postcard was postmarked January 12, 1910, from Nashville, Tennessee, and sent to Louisville, Kentucky. A printed description on the back provides compelling historical context, identifying Memaloose Island as \"Sepulchral Island\" of Lewis and Clark, also known as \"Memaloose Alahee\" or \"Land of the Dead,\" highlighting its ancient burial significance and mentioning Victor Trevitt, the only white man buried there.
