Tennessee Valley Authority: In Vintage Postcards

by Stevenson, Mark Allen

• ISBN13: 9780738541525
• ISBN10: 0738541524
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-08-24
• Publisher: Arcadia Pub

Summary

Created by the federal government in 1933 to revitalize a region twice the size of New England, the Tennessee Valley Authority began as an experiment of unprecedented proportions. Seen here through picture postcards, the dramatic achievements of the TVA take on a personal aspect, as individuals visit the hydroelectric projects and enjoy the newly created recreational opportunities. Tangible benefits are also documented, such as improved navigation, new roads and bridges, and abundant and inexpensive electricity. Influenced by such visionaries as Gifford Pinchot, Theodore Roosevelt, and George Norris, the agency also dealt with regional issues, including river commerce, soil conservation, and flood control.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. 6
Foreword	p. 7
Introduction	p. 9
Before TVA: The Preexisting Projects	p. 11
The First: Norris Dam	p. 27
The Highest: Fontana Dam	p. 51
The Largest: Kentucky Dam	p. 69
The Main River Projects	p. 89
The Tributary Projects	p. 111
Bibliography	p. 127
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