{"product_id":"butte-montana-railroad-train-1907-postcard-posted-undivided-back","title":"Butte Montana Railroad Train 1907 Postcard Posted Undivided Back","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"318\"\u003eThis 1907 postcard documents the central role railroads played in the industrial and geographic expansion of western mining towns, particularly in Montana, where rail access was essential to copper production, labor movement, and regional connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eButte was one of the most important mining centers in the United States at the turn of the twentieth century, and rail lines threading through its rugged terrain linked the city to smelters, supply chains, and national markets. Scenes of trains navigating rocky cuts and hillsides were common postcard subjects, serving both as souvenirs and as visual proof of modern engineering overcoming difficult landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eThe postcard shows a railroad train approaching Butte, with handwritten correspondence on the front margin and a clearly postmarked undivided back, consistent with usage prior to widespread divided-back adoption. The Walkerville postmark and 1907 date place the card firmly within the early postcard era. The image captures both transportation infrastructure and the harsh, rocky environment surrounding the city. The postcard retains its original photographic print characteristics and period wear consistent with postal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1549\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\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":52979872596152,"sku":"20220525","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_00f11bdf-fd75-4216-9647-d7193214c166.jpg?v=1773029757","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/butte-montana-railroad-train-1907-postcard-posted-undivided-back","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}