The front of a horizontal linen-textured postcard titled Government Dam and Skyline, Marietta, Ohio. In the foreground, white, churning water flows over a wide, low stone dam spanning the width of the river. Beyond the dam, the town skyline features a prominent white clock tower and red brick buildings. Mature green trees line the shore. To the left, a portion of a metal truss bridge is visible. The sky is bright blue with scattered white clouds.
The reverse side of a circulated vintage postcard. In the top right corner is a green 1-cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp with a circular postmark from Marietta, Ohio, dated Aug 28, 1935. The center is divided by a vertical line identifying the publisher as I. Robbins & Son, Pittsburgh, PA. A small circular blue logo at the bottom center reads IRAS Brand. The left side is densely filled with a handwritten message in pencil. On the right, the address for Mrs. J.H. Hovey at 62 E. Orange St., Asheville, N.C
The front of a horizontal linen-textured postcard titled Government Dam and Skyline, Marietta, Ohio. In the foreground, white, churning water flows over a wide, low stone dam spanning the width of the river. Beyond the dam, the town skyline features a prominent white clock tower and red brick buildings. Mature green trees line the shore. To the left, a portion of a metal truss bridge is visible. The sky is bright blue with scattered white clouds.
The reverse side of a circulated vintage postcard. In the top right corner is a green 1-cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp with a circular postmark from Marietta, Ohio, dated Aug 28, 1935. The center is divided by a vertical line identifying the publisher as I. Robbins & Son, Pittsburgh, PA. A small circular blue logo at the bottom center reads IRAS Brand. The left side is densely filled with a handwritten message in pencil. On the right, the address for Mrs. J.H. Hovey at 62 E. Orange St., Asheville, N.C

1930s Government Dam Marietta Ohio Vintage Postcard

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About This Vintage Postcard

A sense of rhythmic tranquility flows through this vibrant view of Marietta, where the white waters of the Government Dam rush across the foreground. Looking past the churn of the river, the eye is led toward a peaceful skyline dominated by the historic clock tower and stately brick buildings that have long defined Ohio’s oldest city.

Details

Era: White Border 1930s (1932)
City: Marietta
State: Ohio
Country: United States of America
Topics: Rivers and Dams, City Skylines, 1930s Travel, Local History
Artist/Photographer: Unknown
Condition: Circulated (Postmarked Marietta, Ohio, Aug 28, 1935)
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Publisher: I. Robbins and Son, Pittsburgh, PA. (IRAS)
Printer: Curt Teich and Co., Chicago

Additional Information

The image captures the Muskingum River Lock and Dam No. 1, situated at the mouth of the Muskingum River where it meets the Ohio River. The dam was a central feature of Marietta's riverfront for over a century before its removal in the 1960s following the construction of the Belleville Dam. The prominent clock tower in the background belongs to the Washington County Courthouse.

The extensive handwritten message on the reverse is transcribed here for accuracy: "We got here all OK Saturday night. Mrs. B. was at home but rooms not in shape so we have a couple of rooms on Scammel St. House next to Dr. Ballard's. Three bucks each per week. Excellent beds, clean, and hot water. Mrs. W. fell at time of house lightening struck house and injured end of spine. Since operation unable to sit down. things about as we expected. Hard to decide what is best to do. Heard from Mr. Hammond so will be in Cleveland Friday, leave Friday morn. Be back here first of Sept. Is Crossen with you?" A side note adds: "Sent word to Dr. G.

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

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