About This Postcard
This vintage postcard captures an impressive view of Dover Dam spanning the Tuscarawas River in eastern Ohio. Photographed from a slightly elevated vantage point, the image showcases the massive concrete structure stretching across the river valley. The broad spillway slopes downward like a giant ramp toward the water, where a series of concrete partitions help control the powerful flow below. A tree frames the foreground while grassy hills and a wooded ridge rise behind the dam, creating a peaceful natural setting that contrasts with the strength and scale of the engineering work.
Details
Era: Chrome, 1940s
City: Dover
State: Ohio
Country: United States of America
Topic: Scenic Views, Waterways
Photographer: R. R. McCreary
Condition: Uncirculated
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
This postcard was part of the “Let’s Explore Ohio” marketing campaign launched by Standard Oil (SOHIO) during the 1940s and 1950s. They were distributed free of charge at SOHIO gas stations to encourage motor tourism across Ohio. It would look beautiful framed or make a great addition to any collection.
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