Susquehanna River Bridge, Pennsylvania Turnpike
Susquehanna River Bridge, Pennsylvania Turnpike
This color postcard depicts a vivid scenic view of the Susquehanna River Bridge on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, featuring a tranquil river spanning between lush green hills under a soft sky. A vintage train runs parallel beneath the raised highway, which hosts a few cars, illustrating a serene, yet bustling, blend of natural beauty and human-engineered transportation pathways. This picturesque setting captures an essence of mid-20th century American travel and infrastructure, showcasing a moment where technology and nature intersect harmoniously.
Name/Title
Susquehanna River Bridge, Pennsylvania TurnpikeEntry/Object ID
chs-015109Description
The image displays the back of an old postcard, featuring handwritten correspondence, a postal cancellation from Harrisburg, PA dated June 20, 1954, and a red 2-cent U.S. postage stamp. The message mentions the Susquehanna River Bridge and is signed off affectionately by "Mom.” The postcard is addressed to individuals named Judy and Leslie Greenwald in Chester, N.Y.Subject Person/Organization
Greenwood, Judith (Judy) Masten, 1939-, Greenwood, Leslie (Les) Elmer, 1934-2023, Greenwood, Shirley M. Eager, 1914-1997Subject Place
* Untyped Subject Place
Dauphin (Borough) - Dauphin County - PennsylvaniaCollection
Shirley Greenwood CollectionCategory
Greenwood
Families