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Grand Coulee Dam, Washington, circa 1947

Subjects
Bridges & DamsPower & Water WorksRivers & Streams
Card type
Real photo
Date
Postmarked June 16, 1947 (Chrome)
Front of Grand Coulee Dam, Washington, circa 1947, 1947 real photo postcard
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Back of Grand Coulee Dam, Washington, circa 1947, 1947 real photo postcard
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About this subject

Black-and-white view of Grand Coulee Dam with water spilling over the spillway, power lines in the foreground, and the reservoir and hills behind. The dam is shown from an elevated vantage point.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Been 10.45. P.M. Dear Mrs. We had breakfast here at the dam. Everything is fine. Had a nice trip so far. Went arriving until late to-night as we are just exploring will write to June, Evelyn

PublisherWestern Souvenirs
The Grand Coulee Dam, Wash., nestled in granite abutments - 550 feet high from lowest bedrock and 4,113 feet long © 1947 WESTERN SOUVENIRS 511 --- POST CARD CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
PostmarkedCoulee Dam, WA, June 16, 1947, 10:00
Stamp
Addressed to
Mrs Maud Grogan

582 South Rodney, Helena, Mont.

Postcard record

Postmarked, Coulee Dam, WA
Series511
ConditionVery good
Place addressedMrs Maud Grogan, 582 South Rodney, Helena, MT
Place depictedGrand Coulee Dam, WA
Stamp1c George Washington, green, issued 1909
NotesWhite border; real photo postcard; printed caption and copyright 1947. Postmark: COULEE DAM, WASH. JUN 16 10-AM 1947. Real-photo card, divided back, glossy with white border; light edge wear and a few surface spots on the front. 1c green Washington stamp tied by wavy machine cancel.

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