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Swannanoa River, North Carolina

Subjects
Forests & TreesRivers & Streams
Card type
Lithograph
Date
c. 1932 (Linen)
Front of Swannanoa River, North Carolina, Asheville, NC, USA, c. 1932 lithograph postcard
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Back of Swannanoa River, North Carolina, Asheville, NC, USA, c. 1932 lithograph postcard
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About this subject

A tranquil river flows between densely wooded banks under a soft pink and blue sky. A rocky shoal and fallen branches appear in the water, with a large rock in the foreground.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Dear Mabel (Box 44) Here we are on a branch of the peaceful Swannanoa a beautiful spot and you dont want to miss seeing it on your way north Mabel is influencing every one and we are so happy & contented here Paul Ferebee called this morn- we see the Ferebees every day. She is better Thanks for send- ing our mail so promptly Love to your Mama Your friend Mrs. Farns

PublisherHackney & Moale Co.
"On the Peaceful Swannanoa In the Land of the Sky." --- Post Card THIS SIDE MAY BE USED FOR CORRESPONDENCE. THIS SPACE FOR ADDRESS ONLY. HACKNEY & MOALE CO., ASHEVILLE N.C., PUBLISHERS. MADE IN GERMANY. 444-5.
PostmarkedReidsville, NC, August 2, 1908, 08:30
Stamp
Addressed to
Mabel Bishop

Eustis, Florida

Postcard record

Postmarked, Reidsville, NC
ConditionVery good
Place addressedMabel Bishop, Eustis, FL
Place depictedSwannanoa River, Asheville, NC
PublisherHackney & Moale Co., Hackney & Moale Co., Asheville, NC, Asheville, NC
Stamp1c Benjamin Franklin, green, issued 1930
NotesNo white border; printed caption at bottom; no publisher line visible. Postmark: REIDSVILLE N.C. AUG 2 8:30 AM 1908. Divided-back card with 'Made in Germany' imprint (Hackney & Moale Co., Asheville NC); 1c Franklin green stamp. Card toned/aged with light foxing; pencil dealer marks '112' and '2.81' at top.

Cite this card

Swannanoa River, North Carolina, postcard, c. 1932. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/swannanoa-river-north-carolina. Accessed October 5, 2026.