1907 Lehigh River Island Park Easton Pennsylvania Vintage Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

Step back into the industrial and recreational heart of the Lehigh Valley with this evocative view of the Lehigh River at Island Park near Easton. The scene captures the river's complex infrastructure during the early twentieth century, featuring a prominent weir or low-head dam and a canal boat navigating the adjacent Lehigh Canal. A traditional red brick building sits on the narrow strip of land between the river and the canal, illustrating the region's historical reliance on water power and transportation. Island Park was a premier destination for turn-of-the-century residents, known for its amusement park, picnic grounds, and scenic river vistas. This postcard preserves a tranquil moment in the valley's history, showcasing the harmonious blend of natural beauty and human industry that defined the area.

Details

Era: Divided Back (c. 1907–1910)
City: Easton (Island Park)
State or Region: Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Country: United States
Topic: Lehigh River, Island Park History, Lehigh Canal, Pennsylvania Industrial Landscapes, River Weirs
Condition: Circulated
Postage: 1c Green Benjamin Franklin stamp; machine-canceled Feb 10 1910 New York N.Y.
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: The Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co., Ltd., New York
Printer: Printed in Great Britain (Card No. 202,691 JV)
Print Type: Halftone Lithograph

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