Fort Henry Bridge Wheeling WV Ohio River Ektachrome Postcard 1969
$ 5.28
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Fort Henry Bridge Wheeling WV Ohio River Ektachrome Postcard 1969. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This captivating vintage postcard features the iconic Fort Henry Bridge, gracefully spanning the Ohio River in Wheeling, West Virginia. The image, an Ektachrome by Paul M. Penney, vividly captures the bridge's grand arch design and the surrounding natural beauty, with lush green hills under a clear blue sky. A classic red and white bus is visible crossing the structure, adding a touch of mid-century Americana to the scene. This impressive steel arch bridge, a significant engineering marvel, carries U.S. Routes 40 and 250, connecting communities and serving as a vital transportation link. The postcard provides historical context, noting the bridge's dedication on September 8, 1955, and its substantial construction cost. Printed by Dexter Press, Inc., and published by Wonday Film Service, Inc., this piece represents a classic chrome-era postcard, known for its vibrant colors and photographic detail. The reverse side features a clear postmark from Wheeling, WV, dated August 18, 1969, complete with a 5-cent George Washington stamp, adding to its historical appeal for collectors of West Virginia, Ohio River, or bridge memorabilia.
