Vtg RPPC Postcard Barrage Du Chambon Dam And Romanche Mizoen FR 1930s

Vtg RPPC Postcard Barrage Du Chambon Dam And Romanche Mizoen FR 1930s

This original RPPC captures the impressive scale of the Barrage du Chambon dam as it holds back the Romanche river near Mizoen. The real photo composition highlights the engineering marvel of the era, showcasing the massive concrete structure set against the rugged, steep terrain of the French Alps.

For enthusiasts of industrial history and European civil engineering, this postcard offers a clear window into the 1930s development of the Isere region. It serves as a significant record of how the landscape was transformed to harness hydroelectric power during the interwar period.

A striking historical view of the Chambon masonry and the valley below.