Boulder Dam Nevada Side Linen Postcard c.1930s Herz Hoover Dam Colorado River
$ 5.28
Description
Boulder Dam Nevada Side Linen Postcard c.1930s Herz Hoover Dam Colorado River. 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 fascinating piece of American engineering history with this vintage linen postcard showcasing the majestic Boulder Dam, captured from the Nevada side. The postcard provides a panoramic view of the dam's impressive structure nestled within the rugged Black Canyon, with the Colorado River project highlighted. The distinctive linen texture, characteristic of postcards from the 1930s and 1940s, adds a tangible sense of history and depth to the vibrant, hand-colored appearance of the scene. This collectible postcard, published by Herz Post Cards of San Diego, California, offers a glimpse into the monumental construction effort. The reverse side features detailed historical text, noting the dam's completion around January 1, 1938, its immense height of 727 feet, and its significant water impoundment capacity, making it a valuable historical artifact. It's a perfect addition for collectors of vintage Americana, dam history, or Nevada and Arizona memorabilia, capturing the grandeur of this iconic landmark before it was officially renamed Hoover Dam.
