The Seagull Monument Salt Lake City PC.

The Seagull Monument Salt Lake City PC. On the front it has a number OC-H1472 This is a nice linen postcard of The Sea Gull Monument at Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah On the back it reads in part, this was erected in commemoration of the miraculous delivery of the Mormon pioneers from starvation. In the early summer of 1848 their first wheat crop was threatened with destruction by hordes of crickets. After all normal measures had failed, the Saints offered the prayers for their deliverance. Almost immediately swarms of sea gulls flew in from the Great Lakes to the West to devour the pests and save the crops. Desert Book Company, Salt Lake City. Genuine Curteich-Chicago C T Art colortone post card. Where you would put the stamp it reads, When bag attached 3 cents. On the back on three corners it is lighter than the rest of the card where maybe some tape had been or some adhesive alothough it is still smooth. No paper missing. Otherwise in excellent condition. 44 cents shipping if in USA Not postally used 3 1/2 by 5 1/2""