Bagnell Dam Lake of Ozarks Missouri Linen Postcard Vintage Curteich-Chicago
$ 5.02
Description
Bagnell Dam Lake of Ozarks Missouri Linen Postcard Vintage Curteich-Chicago. The vibrant, hand-colored illustration captures a picturesque view of the dam, with U.S. Highway 54 traversing its length, set against a stunning sunset sky. 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 piece of American engineering history with this vintage linen postcard featuring the iconic Bagnell Dam and the expansive Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. The vibrant, hand-colored illustration captures a picturesque view of the dam, with U.S. Highway 54 traversing its length, set against a stunning sunset sky. This collectible card provides a unique glimpse into the grandeur of this significant hydroelectric project and its surrounding natural beauty. This genuine Curteich-Chicago "C.T. American Art" postcard, renowned for its distinctive linen texture and vivid color reproduction, offers a detailed historical narrative on its reverse. It highlights the dam's construction between 1929 and 1931 by Stone and Webster Engineering Corp., its ownership by Union Electric Light & Power Co., and its impressive scale across the Osage River. The description further details the immense Lake of the Ozarks, formed by the dam, boasting a shoreline of 1300 miles and spanning 95 square miles. This postcard is a testament to early 20th-century American ingenuity and a cherished memento for collectors of Missouri memorabilia, dam history, or vintage travel ephemera.
