Vintage RPPC Celilo Falls Columbia River Oregon 1940 Postcard Lost Landmark-image
Vintage RPPC Celilo Falls Columbia River Oregon 1940 Postcard Lost Landmark-image

Vintage RPPC Celilo Falls Columbia River Oregon 1940 Postcard Lost Landmark

$ 10.55

Time Period Manufactured: 1920-1949 Number of Items in Set: 1 Unit Type: Unit Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Year Manufactured: 1940 Postage Condition: Posted Era: WW II (1939-45) Unit Quantity: 1 Country: United States Subject: Waterfalls Unit of Sale: Single Unit brand: B.L. Marrum Type: Real Photo (RPPC) Brand/Publisher: B.L. Marrum City: Celilo Country of Origin: United States Region: Oregon Features: Divided Back Signed: No Continent: North America

Description

Vintage RPPC Celilo Falls Columbia River Oregon 1940 Postcard Lost Landmark. Discover a piece of natural history with this vintage Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) showcasing the majestic Celilo Falls on the Columbia River. This iconic waterfall, now submerged by The Dalles Dam, is captured in stunning sepia tones, offering a rare glimpse into a landscape forever changed. The photographic detail brings to life the powerful cascade of water, the rocky riverbed, and the surrounding terrain, reflecting the raw beauty of the Pacific Northwest. This particular postcard was published by B.L. Marrum of The Dalles, Oregon, a notable local publisher of the era, and is identified as "No. 34." The reverse side features a clear Celilo, Oregon postmark dated May 15, 1940, along with a handwritten message detailing a "glorious trip thru Oregon and Washington State." The presence of a 1-cent George Washington postage stamp further authenticates its period. This postcard is a significant collectible for those interested in Oregon history, Columbia River lore, lost landmarks, and vintage photographic art.

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