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Discover a fascinating piece of travel history with this vintage Burlington Route Escorted Tours flyer from the 1930s. This compelling advertisement invites travelers to explore the "western wonderlands" of North America, offering all-expense plans for 7 to 21-day journeys. Destinations prominently featured include iconic locations such as Colorado, Yellowstone, Glacier Park, the Black Hills, California, the Pacific Northwest, Canadian Rockies, and Alaska, highlighting the extensive reach of railroad travel during this era.
This historical ephemera captures the spirit of adventure and the allure of early 20th-century tourism. The ad includes a mail-in coupon addressed to J. G. Delaplaine, Manager of Burlington Tours in Chicago, Illinois, and lists multiple Burlington Route, Northern Pacific, and Great Northern offices with period-specific phone exchange names like "Wabash" and "Randolph." The imagery features a classic silhouette of a traveler with luggage, evoking the excitement of embarking on a grand tour. It's a remarkable collectible for enthusiasts of railroad history, vintage advertising, and travel memorabilia, offering a tangible link to a bygone era of exploration.
This is from a 1933 Chicago Tribune newspaper.
Please see pictures/scans for details on condition. Discoloration, worn/torn around edges, with normal wear consistent for 90 plus year old paper.
Measures approximately 6 by 2 inches
