The front of a horizontal white border postcard titled Ohio River Bridge, Marietta, Ohio. A large, multi-span steel truss bridge stretches across the wide blue water of the Ohio River. The bridge is supported by several tall concrete or stone piers. In the foreground, a leafy green bush with dark berries is partially visible on the left bank. The river is calm, reflecting the pale yellow and blue of the horizon. The sky above is bright blue, filled with soft, white horizontal clouds.
The reverse side of an uncirculated vintage postcard with a cream-colored background and dark blue printing. In the top right corner is a rectangular box with the text Place One Cent Stamp Here. The center is divided by a vertical line. Above the address lines on the right is the text Post Card and This Space For Address Only. On the left side is the text This Space For Writing Messages. Along the far left edge, vertical text reads Published by I. Robbins & Son, Pittsburgh, PA.
The front of a horizontal white border postcard titled Ohio River Bridge, Marietta, Ohio. A large, multi-span steel truss bridge stretches across the wide blue water of the Ohio River. The bridge is supported by several tall concrete or stone piers. In the foreground, a leafy green bush with dark berries is partially visible on the left bank. The river is calm, reflecting the pale yellow and blue of the horizon. The sky above is bright blue, filled with soft, white horizontal clouds.
The reverse side of an uncirculated vintage postcard with a cream-colored background and dark blue printing. In the top right corner is a rectangular box with the text Place One Cent Stamp Here. The center is divided by a vertical line. Above the address lines on the right is the text Post Card and This Space For Address Only. On the left side is the text This Space For Writing Messages. Along the far left edge, vertical text reads Published by I. Robbins & Son, Pittsburgh, PA.

1930s Marietta Ohio River Bridge Vintage Postcard

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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

Additional Information

The structure shown is the historic Williamstown-Marietta Bridge, which was notable as the first cantilever highway bridge built over an inland river in the United States. It served the community for 89 years until it was replaced in the early 1990s. This card was published by I. Robbins and Son as part of their IRAS Brand (Superior Quality) series, as indicated by the circular logo at the bottom center of the reverse side.

This vintage postcard would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.

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