{"product_id":"postcard-california-st-helena-ca-madrones-inn-1940s-unposted-chrome-b-w","title":"St Helena California Madrones Inn 1940s Postcard Unposted","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"322\"\u003eDating to the 1940s, this postcard depicts the Madrones Inn in St Helena, California during the mid-century development of Napa Valley hospitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"815\"\u003eSt Helena evolved as a regional agricultural and wine-producing center, with small inns and roadside accommodations serving visitors traveling through the Napa Valley corridor. Properties such as the Madrones Inn reflected modest residential-style architecture adapted for guest lodging, often shaded by mature trees and set close to the roadway. Mid-century lodging postcards frequently emphasized exterior elevations, landscaped grounds, and the approachable scale of local establishments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eThe image shows a wood-sided structure elevated slightly above street level, with a short staircase leading to a covered porch and windowed façade. Large trees frame the building, casting deep shadows across the foreground, while an early automobile is parked at right near the curb. The reverse indicates Madrones Inn St Helena California, and the card remains unposted, consistent with souvenir-style distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1522\"\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":52880698605752,"sku":"20230128 DISCOUNTc","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_04eb4ba7-aa82-4f8a-be03-5f065798b9b2.jpg?v=1771898984","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/postcard-california-st-helena-ca-madrones-inn-1940s-unposted-chrome-b-w","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}