The Lost River at Natural Bridge, Virginia

Subjects: Forests & Trees Rivers & Streams
Card type: Linen
Date: c. 1930 (White Border)

Back of The Lost River at Natural Bridge, Virginia, c. 1930 linen postcard — Back

About this subject

View of the dark entrance to the Lost River cave at Natural Bridge, Virginia, with a stream flowing out over rocks and a wooden sign warning of the dangers of exploring the stream.

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PublisherTichnor Bros., Inc.

The Lost River at Natural Bridge, Virginia 6 LOST RIVER Men have risked their lives trying to locate the whereabouts of this stream but have been unsuccessful ... Many of these men have lost their lives in their attempts to explore this stream. --- The Lost River at Natural Bridge of Virginia is a small body of water flowing under a mountain side. No one knows where this stream comes from or goes to. A genuine curiosity of nature. "TICHNOR QUALITY VIEWS" REG. U. S. PAT. OFF. MADE ONLY BY TICHNOR BROS., INC., BOSTON, MASS. NATURAL BRIDGE OF VIRGINIA, INC. 70044 POST CARD PLACE STAMP HERE MADE IN U.S.A.

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Postcard record

Series	6
Condition	Very good
Place depicted	Natural Bridge, VA
Place mentioned	Natural Bridge, VA
Publisher	Boston, MA
Notes	Linen texture; no white border; printed caption and number on front. No postmark, stamp, or handwriting on this scan. Divided-back linen card; Tichnor Bros. "Quality Views" imprint, card no. 70044. Back shows light foxing/toning and a brown stain at right.

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The Lost River at Natural Bridge, Virginia, postcard, c. 1930. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/the-lost-river-at-natural-bridge-virginia. Accessed October 5, 2026.