Arrow Rock Dam Boise Idaho Postcard On Old Oregon Trail Wesley Andrews
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Arrow Rock Dam Boise Idaho Postcard On Old Oregon Trail Wesley Andrews. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a vintage postcard showcasing the impressive Arrow Rock Dam near Boise, Idaho, prominently featuring the dam's grand structure and water discharge. This historical piece captures a significant engineering marvel, highlighted with the inscription "ON THE OLD OREGON TRAIL." The image provides a detailed view of the dam's architecture, including the curved top with a visible roadway and an American flag, set against a backdrop of rugged, tree-lined hills and the vast reservoir it creates. The reverse side provides fascinating statistical details about the dam, noting its construction by the U.S. Government at a cost of approximately $5,000,000, its substantial dimensions, and its purpose to irrigate 240,000 acres of land. Published by Wesley Andrews, Inc., Baker, ORE., this postcard is a testament to early 20th-century engineering and a valuable historical artifact for collectors interested in Idaho history, civil engineering, or the legacy of the Oregon Trail. The card features a divided back and includes a handwritten message that reads "this is what irrigates Valley."
