1930 River Bridge Marietta OH Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

A majestic steel span reaches across the wide, shimmering expanse of the Ohio River, linking the storied banks of Marietta to the world beyond. This scene captures the quiet strength of the Ohio River Bridge, its complex trusswork silhouetted against a soft, cloud-swept sky. Looking across the water from a leafy vantage point, one can almost feel the gentle river breeze and hear the distant hum of mid-century travel. It is a peaceful, panoramic glimpse of a vital transportation landmark, preserved in the rich, saturated colors that defined the landscape of 1930.

Details

Era: White Border, 1930s (1930)
City: Marietta
State: Ohio
Country: United States of America
Topics: Bridges, Rivers and Waterways, Civil Engineering, Scenic Landscapes
Artist/Photographer: Unknown
Condition: Uncirculated
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Publisher: I. Robbins and Son, Pittsburgh, PA. (IRAS)
Printer: Curt Teich and Co., Chicago