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CA - Bodie,Mono County - 1910 - Bodie's Snow Slide RPCs - Mueller Collection

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Postcards Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
CA - Bodie,Mono County - 1910 - Bodie's Snow Slide RPCs - Mueller Collection
Session D is a Mail-Bid Only Auction. Absentee bids will be accepted only. No live bidding will be allowed. All winners will be contacted after the auction. BIDDING ENDS MONDAY JUNE 27 AT 5PM PACIFIC TIME!!!
Lot of 2 cards, taken near Mono Lake. 1) Shows snow covering a car and a large piece of cement on top, surrounded by snow. The message reads: “Piece of cement saved Mrs. Mason’s life—trunk held snow off her….Where snow slide hit the Power Plant in 1910. Only survivor taken out here a woman Mrs. Mason. 19 men killed.” 2) Photo shows several men on skis, one towing a sled, with several buildings and horse and wagon in the background. Message reads: “Bringing Mrs. Mason in, March 1910. After snow slide at Electric Power Plant—all men killed—about 14 or 20.”