{"product_id":"hornitos-california-gold-rush-street-scene-1940s-rppc-postcard-frashers-unposted","title":"Hornitos California Gold Rush Street Scene 1940s RPPC Postcard Frashers Unposted","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"413\" data-start=\"224\"\u003eThis real photo postcard was produced during the 1940s and depicts a quiet street scene in Hornitos, California, emphasizing surviving Gold Rush-era commercial buildings in Mariposa County.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1021\" data-start=\"415\"\u003eHornitos emerged during the California Gold Rush as part of the rich Southern Mines region of the Mother Lode, where mining camps rapidly evolved into permanent settlements with masonry storefronts, fraternal lodges, and supply businesses. Many Sierra foothill towns modernized or disappeared during the twentieth century, but Hornitos retained a notable concentration of nineteenth-century structures and streetscapes associated with the mining era. The scene presented here emphasizes the town’s narrow roadway, aging brick facades, and utilitarian commercial architecture tied to its earlier boom years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1573\" data-start=\"1023\"\u003eThe photograph includes visible signage for Hornitos Lodge No. 98 F\u0026amp;AM along one of the surviving structures, while weathered doors, iron shutters, and recessed storefronts reinforce the preserved frontier appearance described in the printed caption. A small automobile farther down the street contrasts with the much older masonry buildings, highlighting the continued occupation of the town well into the automobile era. The RPPC presents strong documentary detail associated with California Gold Rush preservation and Mother Lode regional history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1864\" data-start=\"1575\"\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","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53455605563576,"sku":"20260511","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_f5f381f5-89b6-4847-99f4-c619ca8f2bdd.jpg?v=1778560534","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/hornitos-california-gold-rush-street-scene-1940s-rppc-postcard-frashers-unposted","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}