Vintage Postcard 1952 Fontana Dam Architect Sketch Power House North Carolina

Social History: The card carries a personal message from "James M. Davis" of Hendersonville to a recipient in New York City. The bold, blue ink handwriting is a classic example of mid-century correspondence. Early usage of the NATO commemorative stamp.

Scene: This card features an optimistic "Architect's Sketch" of Fontana Dam, the tallest concrete dam in the Eastern United States. Built with massive urgency by the TVA, it provided critical hydroelectric power for World War II aluminum production and the Manhattan Project at Oak Ridge.

Era: Linen Era (1930s–1940s)
Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"
Publisher: Asheville Post Card Co., Asheville, N.C.
Condition: Natural aging with light toning on the reverse. Minor corner/edge wear consistent with age.

This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.