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OverviewThis impressive 1921 real photo postcard captures the monumental scale of the Kensico Dam in Valhalla, New York. The high-angle view looks down the massive stone-faced embankment towards the beautifully landscaped park and pools at its base. A key component of the New York City water supply system, the Kensico Dam was an extraordinary feat of early 20th-century engineering. The sender's brief message from nearby New Rochelle mentions a boat trip, adding a personal travel detail to this grand industrial view.
Front of PostcardThe photograph is a panoramic, high-angle view of the Kensico Dam and its downstream park. On the right, the immense, tiered stone face of the dam stretches into the distance. At the foot of the dam is a large, formal rectangular reflecting pool, part of a landscaped park with pathways and lawns. In the background, a wooded hillside with houses is visible.
Printed Text on Front:DAM AT VALHALLA N.Y.
Reverse SideHandwritten Correspondence
Leave here onboat Mondaymorning, arrivemonday night.LoveHarry.
Miss A. Humphrey.257 Broadway.RensselaerN.Y.
Postal History & Printed Details:
Postmark: A circular machine cancellation from NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., dated AUG 5, 1921.
Stamp: A green 1-cent George Washington stamp is affixed. Though I am not a stamp expert, this is from the Washington-Franklin series.
Layout: Divided Back.
Publisher Information: There are no publisher marks or logos.
