Libby Dam Site Postcard Kootenai River Montana Construction Era Chrome

$ 7.99

Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Postage Condition: Unposted Features: Chrome, Aerial View Region: Montana Material: Paper Continent: North America Theme: Architecture, Landscapes, Cities Towns Brand/Publisher: Bob Anderson Postcards Type: Printed (Lithograph) Unit Type: Unit Country of Origin: United States brand: Bob Anderson Postcards Subject: Libby Dam Site Original/Licensed Reprint: Original City: Libby Era: Chrome (1939-Now) Country: USA Signed: No Time Period Manufactured: 1960-1969

Description

Libby Dam Site Postcard Kootenai River Montana Construction Era Chrome. The vibrant color photography by Burgess highlights the natural beauty of the surrounding evergreen forests and the river's winding path through the mountainous terrain before the creation of the 90-mile long reservoir. This vintage chrome-era postcard features a stunning aerial view of the Libby Dam site on the Kootenai River in northwestern Montana. The image captures the early stages of construction on what would become a massive $350 million project, situated on State Highway 37 between Libby and Eureka. The vibrant color photography by Burgess highlights the natural beauty of the surrounding evergreen forests and the river's winding path through the mountainous terrain before the creation of the 90-mile long reservoir. Published and distributed by Bob Anderson Postcards of Kalispell, Montana, this card serves as a historical record of a significant 20th-century engineering feat. The back of the card provides detailed specifications about the dam's projected height of 420 feet and its capacity to back up water 42 miles into Canada. This is a perfect addition for collectors of Montana history, dam construction memorabilia, or Pacific Northwest geographical landmarks. SHIPPING COST: ALL ORDERS ARE EXPIDITED, ORDERS ARE TYPICALLY SHIPPED WITHIN TWO HOURS OF MY RECEIPT OF PAYMENT UNLESS I AM OUT OF TOWN SOURCING NEW ITEMS OR MY STORE IS IN VACATION MODE BOTH OF THESE MITIGATING FACTORS ARE RARE. SEE MULTIPLE SCANS OF ITEM. Please use eBay magnifier for a more detailed view of the item. CONDITION: Moderate wear and some soiling. Combined shipping always available on multiple items. PLEASE USE THE E-BAY SHOPPING CART AS IT MAKES COMBINED SHIPPING EASIER TO SEE. Thank you! I have a great passion for collecting postcards, photographs and ephemera. My store offers many rare and hard to find items as well as always being able to guarantee their authenticity as vintage and genuine. Each week I will be posting rare, unusual, high-quality and unique items for the advanced, intermediate and beginning collector. Our items are ALWAYS vintage. Please bookmark our store and I look forward to helping you build your collections!