Guntersville Dam, T. V. A. Near Guntersville, Alabama

Guntersville Dam, T. V. A. Near Guntersville, Alabama

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: '...

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Main Author: T. W. Throckmorton
Format: Electronic
Published: Troy University Library
Subjects:
Alabama postcards
Online Access:http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/troy2/id/4209
format Electronic
collection Wade Hall Postcard Collection
building Troy University Library
publisher Troy University Library
topic Alabama postcards
spellingShingle Alabama postcards
Guntersville Dam, T. V. A. Near Guntersville, Alabama
T. W. Throckmorton
fulltopic Alabama postcards
Guntersville (Ala.); Lakes -- Alabama
Geography and Environment -- Human Environment -- Cities and Towns
Alabama; Guntersville; Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Cities & towns; Dams
For information on using this for a K-12 assignment, go to Alabama Moments in American History.
description 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.'
spelling Guntersville Dam, T. V. A. Near Guntersville, AlabamaColor 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.)'T. W. ThrockmortonCurtiech19572005Troy University Library Guntersville (Ala.); Lakes -- AlabamaGeography and Environment -- Human Environment -- Cities and TownsAlabama; Guntersville; Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)Cities & towns; DamsFor information on using this for a K-12 assignment, go to Alabama Moments in American History.This collection may be protected under Title 17 of the U.S. copyright law.Wade Hall Postcard Collection, Troy University Library, Special Collections.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.'Troy University (Troy, Ala.) Library; University of Alabama Library (Digitization)Box 3, ADAtscwhp001432ADAtscwhp001432.1, ADAtscwhp001432.2imageengjpeghttp://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/troy2/id/4209
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