{"product_id":"postcard-california-napa-ca-soda-springs-aerial-1908-posted-divided-back","title":"Napa California Soda Springs Aerial 1908 Postcard Posted Divided Back","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eThis 1908 postcard presents an elevated panoramic view of Soda Springs in Napa, California, documenting one of the region’s early twentieth-century mineral spring resort complexes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eThe composition looks across rolling, sparsely wooded hills toward a clustered group of resort buildings nestled in the valley. Distinct structures include multi-story hotel buildings, smaller auxiliary structures, and a round pavilion-like building with a red roof, all arranged along the slope beneath rugged terrain. The bird’s-eye perspective emphasizes the isolation of the resort setting and its integration into the natural landscape that drew visitors seeking health and recreation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eDuring the early 1900s, Napa’s mineral springs were widely promoted for therapeutic qualities, attracting travelers from San Francisco and beyond. The divided back format and period color printing situate the card within the established postcard conventions of the era, while the postmark confirms its circulation in 1908, making it a useful primary-source view of the resort during its active years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1540\"\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":52889797951672,"sku":"20240613b","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_e0b3414e-90bc-43af-806e-525523576b19.jpg?v=1772151915","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/postcard-california-napa-ca-soda-springs-aerial-1908-posted-divided-back","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}