{"product_id":"postcard-new-york-long-island-riverhead-west-main-street-1910s-unposted-divided","title":"Riverhead New York Long Island West Main Street 1910s Postcard Unposted Divided","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"361\"\u003eThis divided-back postcard dates to the 1910s and presents West Main Street in Riverhead, New York, looking east along a tree-lined thoroughfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"884\"\u003eRiverhead served as the county seat of Suffolk County and developed as a commercial and civic center for eastern Long Island, with Main Street forming the structural spine of the town. The view captures a broad dirt roadway bordered by wooden sidewalks, modest frame houses, telegraph poles, and mature shade trees that define the street’s linear composition. Hand-applied color emphasizes the sky and foliage while preserving the architectural detail and street alignment typical of early twentieth-century town views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eThe foreground features a two-story residence with shuttered windows and a covered porch, followed by a sequence of closely spaced homes extending into the distance. Utility poles recede rhythmically along the right side, reinforcing the depth of the eastward perspective. The divided-back format reflects postcard production standards after the 1907 postal change, and the card remains unposted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1577\"\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":52856678940856,"sku":"20250405 z","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_19f5ed93-591c-49a7-b79c-4014ee27d8c3.jpg?v=1771191628","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/postcard-new-york-long-island-riverhead-west-main-street-1910s-unposted-divided","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}