{"product_id":"postcard-california-berkeley-southern-pacific-railroad-train-station-depot-1910s","title":"Berkeley California Southern Pacific Railroad Train Station Depot 1910s Postcard","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"9510943b-c780-4b81-8760-e08e565a94f6\" 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=\"187\" data-end=\"348\"\u003eThis 1910s postcard depicts the Southern Pacific Railroad station in Berkeley, California, presenting the depot as a prominent civic and transportation landmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eBerkeley’s development in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries was closely tied to rail connectivity across the East Bay, with the Southern Pacific Railroad serving as a primary artery for commuters, students, and commercial traffic. The station functioned not only as a transit point but as an architectural statement reflecting the city’s growth and regional importance. Railroad depots of this period were often designed with formal façades and arcaded platforms, reinforcing their role as gateways to expanding communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eThe image shows a long colonnaded structure with red brick sections, white arches, and a low hipped roof punctuated by a striped vent stack. Several figures stand near the entrance and along the platform, while rail infrastructure is visible at the right edge of the scene. The printed caption “S. P. Station, Berkeley, California” appears in the upper left corner. The card presents as a color-printed view typical of early twentieth-century railroad postcards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1643\"\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","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52858856538296,"sku":"20230205b","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_76686b1e-9c68-41e6-a810-273cbe44800c.jpg?v=1771306869","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/postcard-california-berkeley-southern-pacific-railroad-train-station-depot-1910s","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}