1932 Government Dam Marietta OH Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

A sense of rhythmic tranquility flows through this vibrant view of Marietta, where the white waters of the Government Dam rush across the foreground. Looking past the churn of the river, the eye is led toward a peaceful skyline dominated by the historic clock tower and stately brick buildings that have long defined Ohio’s oldest city.

Details

Era: White Border 1930s (1932)
City: Marietta
State: Ohio
Country: United States of America
Topics: Rivers and Dams, City Skylines, 1930s Travel, Local History
Artist/Photographer: Unknown
Condition: Circulated (Postmarked Marietta, Ohio, Aug 28, 1935)
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Publisher: I. Robbins and Son, Pittsburgh, PA. (IRAS)
Printer: Curt Teich and Co., Chicago