{"product_id":"old-orchard-beach-maine-jack-rabbit-roller-coaster-whip-1921-postcard-posted","title":"Old Orchard Beach Maine Jack Rabbit Roller Coaster Whip 1921 Postcard Posted","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:681fc688-c325-49a2-9d01-e6ab96fa41fe-194\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-389\" 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=\"4074794f-f8d9-456b-a864-401041434d16\" 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 break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"392\"\u003eThis 1921 postcard shows the Jack Rabbit roller coaster and the Whip ride at Old Orchard Beach, Maine, one of the major seaside amusement destinations along the New England coast during the early twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eOld Orchard Beach developed into a popular summer resort during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as railroads brought vacationers from cities throughout New England and Quebec. The beachfront amusement district featured wooden roller coasters, mechanical rides, arcades, and boardwalk attractions designed to entertain large crowds of seasonal visitors. Roller coasters such as the Jack Rabbit were signature attractions that helped define the lively character of seaside amusement parks during this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eThe postcard image shows the wooden structure of the Jack Rabbit roller coaster rising above the amusement park with cars climbing the track while crowds gather below. Nearby rides and concession structures appear along the boardwalk area, and rows of early automobiles are parked in the foreground. The printed caption identifies the scene as the roller coaster and Whip ride at Old Orchard Beach. The postcard was mailed in 1921 and reflects the colorful illustrated postcard style commonly used for resort advertising and tourist souvenirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1751\"\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52913670914232,"sku":"20240302Ry","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_4ca45434-77de-42ec-9477-d89cae1f051e.jpg?v=1772753947","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/old-orchard-beach-maine-jack-rabbit-roller-coaster-whip-1921-postcard-posted","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}