Owensboro Kentucky Bridge Ohio River Indiana Vintage Linen Postcard 1940s
$ 5.28
Description
Owensboro Kentucky Bridge Ohio River Indiana Vintage Linen Postcard 1940s. This iconic structure, spanning the beautiful Ohio River, connects Kentucky to Indiana and was opened for traffic in June 1940. The card captures the bridge in a picturesque setting, with lush green foliage and vibrant flowers in the foreground, all under a serene sky that hints at either sunrise or sunset. 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 piece of mid-20th century Americana with this vintage linen postcard featuring the majestic Owensboro, Kentucky Bridge. This iconic structure, spanning the beautiful Ohio River, connects Kentucky to Indiana and was opened for traffic in June 1940. The card captures the bridge in a picturesque setting, with lush green foliage and vibrant flowers in the foreground, all under a serene sky that hints at either sunrise or sunset. The distinctive texture of the linen postcard, a popular printing technique of the era, adds a tangible historical feel to this scenic view. Produced by the renowned Curteich-Chicago as a "C.T. Art-Colortone" postcard, this piece showcases their characteristic vivid yet soft color palette. The reverse side provides fascinating historical details, highlighting the bridge's significance as a direct connection to Indiana Route 66 and 45, and its role as the shortest route between major cities like Indianapolis and Nashville. This postcard is a testament to early 20th-century engineering and a charming memento of interstate travel and regional history, perfect for collectors of bridge, Kentucky, Indiana, or Ohio River memorabilia.
