| Summary: | Color print view of the Guntersville Dam, T. V. A. near Guntersville, AL. Metal and stone structure across the water. Building at the end of the dam on the other shore. Barge on the water after coming through the dam locks. Postmarked December 25, 1957. Divided back postcard.Printed on front: 'Guntersville Dam, T. V. A. Near Guntersville, Alabama' Printed on back: 'Facts about Dam: Designed for Navigation,Power and Flood Control. Length 18,979 feet. Concrete used 295,700 cubic yards. Size of locks 60 x360 ft. Lift 45 ft. Capacity of four generators 97,200 K.W. Photo shows N. C. St. L. Ry. Tug leaving Lock and many fishing boats near the Power House. Black bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Jack as well as Cat Fish and Drum etc. are plentiful here. T. W. Throckmorton, Guntersville, Ala. Genuine Curteich-Chicago "C. T. American Art" Post Card (Reg. U. S. Pat. Off.)'Written on back: ' Dear Folks: Arrived in St. Pete Beach this afternoon (Dec. 25) about 4:00 Florida time (3:00 your time.) Left Talahasee at 11:00 a.m. this morning. Everything O.K. will see Fredrick in morning, Frank. Our address 7201 Bay St. St. Pete Beach. Mr.& Mrs. F. A. Hamp 3251 Baltimore Ave. Indianapolis, Ind.'
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