{"product_id":"postcard-california-berkeley-ca-southern-pacific-railroad-train-station-1920s","title":"Berkeley California Southern Pacific Railroad Train Station 1920s Postcard Unposted","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"342\" data-start=\"179\"\u003eThis postcard dates to the 1920s and depicts the Southern Pacific Railroad station in Berkeley, California, showing the depot plaza and adjacent urban streetscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"869\" data-start=\"344\"\u003eIn the early twentieth century, Southern Pacific stations functioned as civic anchors within growing California cities, shaping commercial districts and passenger movement. Berkeley’s station stood near the downtown core, linking the East Bay to regional rail networks and supporting commuter and intercity travel. The composition highlights the formal depot structure with arcaded colonnade, landscaped plaza elements, and surrounding multi-story buildings that frame the transportation hub within a developed urban setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1192\" data-start=\"871\"\u003eThe image shows a steam locomotive and passenger cars at the platform, with pedestrians, early automobiles, and storefronts visible along the street beyond. The printed caption at the lower margin reads 1666 Southern Pacific Station, Berkeley, California. The reverse displays a divided-back format typical of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1483\" data-start=\"1194\"\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\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1510\" data-start=\"1485\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52852204339384,"sku":"20230205","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_4484287a-8285-4173-bcd9-201f68266dea.jpg?v=1770956886","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/postcard-california-berkeley-ca-southern-pacific-railroad-train-station-1920s","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}