A vintage linen postcard featuring a scenic view of steel and suspension bridges crossing the Ohio River in Wheeling, West Virginia, capturing the industrial landscape and waterways during the mid-20th century.
Era: Linen 1940s
City: Wheeling
State: West Virginia
Country: United States of America
Topics: Bridges, Rivers, Waterways, Industrial Landscapes, Tourism
Condition: Uncirculated
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Publisher: Photo Crafters, Wheeling WV
Printer: Tichnor Brothers
Print Type: Lithograph, Linen
Wheeling, West Virginia, situated along the Ohio River, is famous for its historic suspension bridge and robust industrial infrastructure. Tichnor Brothers of Boston produced extensive series of distinct linen-finish postcards utilizing vibrant color lithography during the mid-20th century, documenting cities, bridges, and waterways across the United States.