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.
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 Turnpike

Entry/Object ID

chs-015109

Description

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 Place

* Untyped Subject Place

Dauphin (Borough) - Dauphin County - Pennsylvania

Collection

Shirley Greenwood Collection

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Post Card

Publisher

Howard Johnson Publishing

Date Published

Jun 20, 1954

Dimensions

Height

9 cm

Width

14.1 cm

Create Date

August 1, 2024

Update Date

July 11, 2026