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American Falls from below, Niagara Falls, NY, 1922

Subject
Rivers & Streams
Card type
Lithograph
Date
c. 1922 (White Border)
Front of American Falls from below, Niagara Falls, NY, 1922, c. 1922 lithograph postcard
Front
Back of American Falls from below, Niagara Falls, NY, 1922, c. 1922 lithograph postcard
Back

About this postcard

The American Falls viewed from the gorge below, a broad curtain of water pouring over the rock face while mist rises from the basin. The printed text on the card dwells on the drop and the force behind it, giving the height as 200 feet.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Dear Rollie - How are you Canadas Get a drink sorry you were along. George.

N. Y. 129. American Falls from below, Niagara Falls. --- American Falls from Below, Niagara. This view impresses upon the mind more than any other the great height of the water- fall, as well as the immensity of the volume of water that rushes with great force over the precipice, 200 feet high.
PostmarkedBuffalo, NY, August 19, 1922, 21:30
Stamp
Addressed to
Mr Pollie Valdo

L.A. Trust & Saving Bank Bldg Los Angeles, CA

Postcard record

Postmarked, Buffalo, NY
SeriesN. Y. 129
ConditionGood
Place addressedMr Pollie Valdo, L.A. Trust & Saving Bank Bldg, Los Angeles, CA
Place depictedAmerican Falls, Niagara Falls, NY
Stamp10c George Washington, green, perforated on all sides
Stamp2c George Washington, red, perforated on all sides
NotesPrinted caption at top; image fills card; no white border; front only. Postmark: BUFFALO, N.Y. AUG 19 9:30 PM 1922. Divided-back card with printed descriptive text on the back; 1c green Franklin stamp; light edge wear, corner creases and slight soiling.

Cite this card

American Falls from below, Niagara Falls, NY, 1922, postcard, c. 1922. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/american-falls-from-below-niagara-falls-ny-1922. Accessed November 2, 2026.