About This Vintage Postcard
The broad curve of the Tennessee River wraps around Moccasin Bend in a quiet, rhythmic loop, a sight that has remained a constant for those looking down from the heights of Lookout Mountain. Below, the fertile fields of the peninsula sit in contrast to the distant, growing cityscape of Chattanooga. This view captures a sense of enduring peace, where the slow movement of the water meets the history of the valley in a single, silent moment from above.
Details
Era: Chrome 1950s (1955)
City: Chattanooga
State: Tennessee
Country: United States of America
Topics: Moccasin Bend, Lookout Mountain, Tennessee River, Aerial Views, Waterways, Mountains, Scenic Views, Appalachia
Artist/Photographer: Walter Cline Jr.
Condition: Uncirculated
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Publisher: W. M. Cline Co., Chattanooga, Tennessee
Printer: Koppel Color Card Co.
Additional Information
This postcard belongs to the "Color-King" series, a line of natural color views produced by the W. M. Cline Company. The photograph was taken by Walter Cline, likely Walter Cline Jr. given the mid-century chrome printing. The card was printed by the Koppel Color Card Co. of Hawthorne, New Jersey, known for high-quality lithography. The view from Point Lookout remains one of the most famous scenic overlooks in the South, historically noted for the claim that seven states are visible on a clear day.
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