{"product_id":"breckwalt-louisiana-wishing-springs-hotel-noah-s-ark-1930-postcard-unposted","title":"Breckwalt Louisiana Wishing Springs Hotel Noah’s Ark 1930 Postcard Unposted","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"453\"\u003eThis 1930 postcard depicts Wishing Spring’s Hotel in Breckwalt, Louisiana, a regional landmark associated with local folklore surrounding Noah’s Ark and mineral spring tourism traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003eThroughout the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, southern hotels and rural resort properties connected to springs, healing waters, and legendary historical claims became popular roadside and excursion destinations. Louisiana communities frequently promoted heavily wooded landscapes, large live oaks, and spring-fed gathering places as attractions for travelers seeking rest, recreation, and regional curiosity sites. References to Noah’s Ark traditions and local legends often appeared in promotional material connected to unusual geological formations, springs, or long-standing community stories intended to attract visitors and reinforce local identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003eThe item itself features a black-and-white printed image captioned Wishing Spring’s Hotel, Breckwalt, La. along the lower border. Dense tree cover dominates the composition, partially obscuring the hotel structure behind a white picket fence and emphasizing the secluded atmosphere of the property. The reverse remains unposted and preserves the divided-back postcard format common to early twentieth-century American postcard production. Fine shadow detail and strong contrast throughout the foliage and architectural elements give the card appealing period character for collectors of Louisiana history, roadside folklore, and southern resort ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52977282056376,"sku":"20230505","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_9847e203-bcc1-419b-b596-06268057a6e6.jpg?v=1772955100","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/breckwalt-louisiana-wishing-springs-hotel-noah-s-ark-1930-postcard-unposted","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}