1947 Norfork Lake Arkansas Ozarks Vintage Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

This scenic linen-era postcard captures a sweeping view of Norfork Lake as seen from the veranda of the historic Lathrop Lodge in the Arkansas Ozarks. The vibrant illustration showcases the lake's deep blue waters nestled within the lush, rolling green hills of the Ozark Mountains. This area became a major destination for outdoor recreation following the completion of the Norfork Dam in the early 1940s, offering prime opportunities for fishing, boating, and enjoying the natural beauty of northern Arkansas.

Details

Era: Linen (1947)
City: Mountain Home (vicinity)
State or Region: Arkansas Ozarks
Country: United States
Topic: Norfork Lake, Lathrop Lodge, Arkansas Ozarks, Lake Scenery, Mountain Resorts, Arkansas Tourism
Condition: Circulated (Postmarked Feb 1, 1953)
Postage: 2 Cent John Adams Stamp; Postmarked Mountain Home, ARK
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: U.S. Engineers, Little Rock, Ark.
Publisher: Ozark Postcard Publishers, Monett, MO.
Printer: E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, WI (E.C.K. Co.)
Print Type: Halftone Lithograph

Additional Information

Although distributed by Ozark Postcard Publishers of Monett, Missouri, the printing was handled by the Kropp factory, which was one of the largest postcard manufacturers in the world at the time. The back features a handwritten message from a traveler named Bill to his parents in Illinois, while the 1953 postmark demonstrates the card's use late in the linen era.

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

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