{"product_id":"postcard-california-hayward-ca-railroad-avenue-almond-trees-1908-posted-divided","title":"Hayward California Railroad Avenue Almond Trees 1908 Postcard Posted Divided","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"374\"\u003eThis postcard dates to 1908 and depicts Railroad Avenue in Hayward, California, lined with almond trees in bloom during the region’s early agricultural development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"764\"\u003eHayward and the surrounding East Bay area were known for orchards and agricultural production in the early twentieth century, with almond and fruit trees forming a defining feature of the landscape. The scene features a long dirt roadway flanked symmetrically by flowering trees, creating a corridor effect that reflects both cultivation patterns and rural infrastructure of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eThe postcard presents a colorized view with soft tonal transitions in the sky and blossoms, emphasizing seasonal detail. The composition draws the eye down the center of the road toward the horizon, with evenly spaced trees on both sides reinforcing the structured planting typical of orchard environments. The printed caption identifies the location and highlights the spring bloom, while the divided back and postmark confirm postal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1500\"\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":52982545350840,"sku":"20240810","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_b1d6db3b-8d90-4cfd-9f2d-80d3830c1264.jpg?v=1773097993","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/postcard-california-hayward-ca-railroad-avenue-almond-trees-1908-posted-divided","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}