{"product_id":"postcard-new-york-long-island-lake-ronkonkoma-cenacle-convent-regis-shrine-1930s","title":"Lake Ronkonkoma New York Long Island Cenacle Convent Regis Shrine 1930s Postcard","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"360\" data-start=\"193\"\u003eThis 1930s postcard shows the Regis Shrine at the Cenacle Convent in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York, featuring a devotional statue set within a landscaped woodland setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"943\" data-start=\"362\"\u003eThe Cenacle Convent at Lake Ronkonkoma served as a religious retreat and spiritual center on Long Island, reflecting a broader movement of early twentieth-century Catholic institutions establishing quiet, nature-oriented environments for contemplation and instruction. Shrines and garden statuary formed an important part of these spaces, combining natural surroundings with constructed devotional features. Such sites were frequently documented in postcards as expressions of religious identity tied to place, emphasizing calm, order, and symbolic design within wooded landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1355\" data-start=\"945\"\u003eThe image presents a statue elevated on a rounded stone pedestal, encircled by low stone walls and plantings arranged in a symmetrical layout. Tall trees and dense foliage surround the shrine, creating a secluded atmosphere, while the stonework defines the central focal point. The composition emphasizes verticality through the statue and trees, balanced by the curved stone border that frames the foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1646\" data-start=\"1357\"\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":52979727270072,"sku":"20250403","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_8f1f7f3a-c8a6-4cac-ab07-918941725161.jpg?v=1773028184","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/postcard-new-york-long-island-lake-ronkonkoma-cenacle-convent-regis-shrine-1930s","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}