{"product_id":"postcard-california-whittier-ca-state-juvenile-reform-school-pre-1907-unposted","title":"Whittier California State Reform School Pre 1907 Postcard Unposted","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"405\"\u003eThis pre-1907 postcard depicts the State Reform School in Whittier, California, one of the earliest juvenile correctional institutions established in the state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"794\"\u003eFounded in the late nineteenth century, the Whittier State Reform School reflected Progressive Era approaches to juvenile justice that emphasized institutional discipline combined with vocational training. The campus architecture often projected civic permanence and moral authority, with prominent towers, symmetrical façades, and landscaped grounds intended to convey order and reform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003eThe image presents a substantial brick building with a central clock tower, arched entry, and projecting wings, set behind an open lawn with palm trees and mature landscaping. The caption reads State Reform School, Whittier, California, and the card features an undivided back typical of the pre-1907 format. No postal markings are present, confirming its unposted status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1459\"\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":52892106653880,"sku":"20250617Rb","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_0b2bce03-4210-4652-b767-f61ea83a3a1b.jpg?v=1772248401","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/postcard-california-whittier-ca-state-juvenile-reform-school-pre-1907-unposted","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}