About This Vintage Postcard
The Ochs Memorial Building stands as a steadfast guardian atop the rugged cliffs of Lookout Mountain, overlooking the vast expanse of the Tennessee Valley below. Constructed from native stone, the building appears almost as a natural extension of the mountain itself, offering a quiet place for reflection high above the winding river and distant horizon. It is a scene that evokes a deep sense of permanence, capturing the same breathless view that has drawn travelers to this rocky point for over a century.
Details
Era: Chrome 1950s (1954)
City: Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain
State: Tennessee
Country: United States of America
Topics: Lookout Mountain, Appalachia, Cumberland Plateau, Landmarks: Ochs Memorial Building, Nature, Landscapes
Artist/Photographer: Not Noted
Condition: Uncirculated
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Publisher: W. M. Cline Co., Chattanooga, Tennessee
Printer: Koppel Color Card Co. (Identified by "Color-King" hallmark)
Additional Information
The Ochs Memorial Building was built in 1938-1939 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and serves as a museum within the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. The reverse describes the expansive view from this point, which includes the City of Chattanooga and the Chickamauga Dam.
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