Elephant Butte Dam Hot Springs New Mexico Vintage Linen Postcard Rio Grande
$ 5.28
Description
Elephant Butte Dam Hot Springs New Mexico Vintage Linen Postcard Rio Grande. The image beautifully captures the massive concrete structure of the dam, the expansive reservoir behind it, and the rugged, arid landscape of the surrounding desert. 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. This vintage linen postcard features a stunning aerial view of the Elephant Butte Dam on the Rio Grande, located near Hot Springs, New Mexico (now Truth or Consequences). The image beautifully captures the massive concrete structure of the dam, the expansive reservoir behind it, and the rugged, arid landscape of the surrounding desert. The distinctive 'Elephant Butte' hill, for which the dam is named, is visible in the background, adding to the geographical significance of the scene. Produced using the classic 'C.T. Art-Colortone' process by Curt Teich & Co., the postcard exhibits the characteristic vibrant colors and textured linen finish that were popular during the mid-20th century. The back of the postcard provides fascinating historical context, describing the lake as a 'fisherman's paradise' and mentioning the curative waters of the nearby Hot Springs. Distributed by the Southwest Post Card Co. of Albuquerque, this card is a wonderful example of Southwest Americana and industrial engineering history. The detailed printing highlights the spillway and the power plant at the base of the dam, making it a perfect addition for collectors of New Mexico history, vintage dams, or Curt Teich linen postcards.
