{"product_id":"mayville-north-dakota-methodist-episcopal-church-1909-postcard-posted-divided","title":"Mayville North Dakota Methodist Episcopal Church 1909 Postcard Posted Divided","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eThis 1909 postcard documents the Methodist Episcopal Church in Mayville, North Dakota, reflecting the architectural and community presence of Protestant congregations in early twentieth-century rural towns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eReligious institutions in towns like Mayville often served as central gathering places, shaping both spiritual and social life within developing agricultural communities. Methodist Episcopal churches were widely established across the Midwest, typically constructed in modest wood-frame designs with steeples, pointed arch windows, and simple ornamentation that conveyed both functionality and identity. Postcards of such buildings provided visual records of local landmarks and reinforced civic pride through shared imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eThe image shows a wooden church with a prominent steeple rising above a square belfry, featuring open arches and a tall spire topped with a finial. The structure includes narrow arched windows along the side elevation and a small circular window near the gable. A large tree partially frames the building, while the surrounding open ground and adjacent structures situate the church within its town setting. The divided back format and postmark dated 1909 confirm its use as mailed correspondence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1713\"\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":52982485713080,"sku":"20221020 DISCOUNT","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_060b26a9-444e-4dec-8f7f-16ec07390f45.jpg?v=1773097094","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/mayville-north-dakota-methodist-episcopal-church-1909-postcard-posted-divided","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}