Kentucky Dam & Lake Airview Postcard 1952 Paducah KY Linen Curteich
$ 5.28
Description
Kentucky Dam & Lake Airview Postcard 1952 Paducah KY Linen Curteich. 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 captivating vintage linen postcard presents a striking aerial view of the magnificent Great Kentucky Dam and the expansive Kentucky Lake, located near Paducah in Western Kentucky. The detailed colorized image showcases the impressive scale of the dam structure, a testament to mid-20th century engineering, set against the serene waters of the lake and lush surrounding landscape. The distinctive cross-hatched texture characteristic of linen postcards adds a tactile quality to this historical snapshot, inviting a closer look at a pivotal infrastructure project. Published by Curteich-Chicago as part of their renowned "C. T. Art-Colortone" series, this postcard is a prime example of their high-quality production from the era. The reverse side provides fascinating historical context, noting that the TVA's Kentucky Dam, situated on the Tennessee River, was constructed between 1938 and 1944 at a cost of $114,000,000, creating Kentucky Lake with its vast 184-mile length and 2,200 miles of shoreline. This piece offers a tangible connection to a significant period of American development and the enduring impact of engineering on the landscape, making it a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of Americana, Kentucky history, and vintage postcards.
