Roadway Crossing Over the Kensico Dam, Kensico Reservoir, Valhalla, NY RPPC For Sale

OverviewThis impressive real photo postcard from the early 1920s shows the grand roadway crossing the Kensico Dam in Valhalla, New York. The photograph highlights the massive stone pylons that flank the road, showcasing the beautiful Beaux-Arts design of this monumental engineering project. The sender's enthusiastic message adds a wonderful personal touch from the dawn of the automobile age, proudly announcing, "We have a Ford car now, don't you like it?" This postcard is a fantastic blend of architectural grandeur and personal history.

Front of PostcardThe photograph shows the roadway that runs across the top of the Kensico Dam. The road curves between two pairs of massive, circular stone pylons that act as gatehouses. An early automobile, mentioned in the message as a Ford, is visible driving across the dam in the distance. The image captures the impressive scale and classical design of this major component of the New York City water supply system.

Printed Text on Front:ROADWAY OVER DAM - KENSICO RESERVOIR - VALHALLA N.Y.

Reverse SideHandwritten Correspondence

Valhalla N.Y.Dear Grandma,How are you? Wehave a Ford car now,don't you like it? It isall fixed up with a bluetop & nice curtains. Wehave had it out three times.With love to all.Francis.

Mrs. Rosabell History & Printed Details:

• Postmark: A partial circular machine cancellation, likely from Valhalla, NY, postmarked in the early 1920s.

• 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.