{"product_id":"des-moines-iowa-township-school-1918-rppc-postcard-posted-divided","title":"Des Moines Iowa Township School 1918 RPPC Postcard Posted Divided","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:65420f04-1e6a-4b9c-a762-58a0289bd477-24\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-50\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"ebb132a8-3788-4e13-b41c-8c723bd60302\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eIn 1918, this real photo postcard recorded a township school building in Des Moines, Iowa during the period when brick public schools symbolized civic investment in standardized education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"639\"\u003eEarly twentieth-century Midwestern cities expanded public school construction as enrollment rose and progressive-era reforms emphasized permanent, purpose-built classrooms over earlier wooden structures. Brick school buildings conveyed stability, fire resistance, and community pride, serving as both educational facilities and neighborhood landmarks within growing urban districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eThe photograph shows a multi-story brick school with symmetrical window rows and a projecting entrance portico, presenting a formal institutional façade typical of the era. The image is printed as a real photo postcard and bears a Waterloo divided back, with postal markings confirming mailed use. Architectural details and the clean street frontage situate the building within an established residential setting rather than a rural township context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1382\" 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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52978818941112,"sku":"20230317","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_4790a7c3-7f2d-459d-b810-84c8d6e9e07e.jpg?v=1773000850","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/des-moines-iowa-township-school-1918-rppc-postcard-posted-divided","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}