Old Lyme Marina, CT Aerial View Postcard - George Le Blanc Chrome

$ 2.51

Era: Photochrome (1939-Now) Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Continent: North America Postage Condition: Unposted Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1969 brand: George Le Blanc Photographers Type: Printed (Lithograph) Unit of Sale: Single Unit Brand/Publisher: George Le Blanc Photographers Subject: Marina Country: United States Features: Chrome Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Unit Quantity: 1 Unit Type: Unit Number of Items in Set: 1 Theme: Aerial View City: Old Lyme Region: Connecticut

Description

Old Lyme Marina, CT Aerial View Postcard - George Le Blanc Chrome. Discover a captivating aerial view of the historic Old Lyme Marina in Connecticut, as depicted on this vintage postcard. The vibrant chrome print captures the lush green landscape surrounding the marina, with numerous boats docked and scattered across the tranquil waters of the Calves Island Channel. The postcard highlights the marina's strategic location on the east side of the Connecticut River, two miles north of Long Island Sound, offering a protected anchorage for both local and transient vessels. This collectible piece provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing the marina's facilities, including slips and moorings, a modern railway, and nearby shopping. Published by George Le Blanc Photographers out of Carnegie Hall in New York City, this postcard is a testament to mid-20th century photographic artistry, preserving a historical perspective of this charming New England coastal town. It's a wonderful addition for collectors of Connecticut ephemera, maritime history, or vintage travel memorabilia.