{"product_id":"postcard-rppc-california-ventura-ca-mission-san-buenaventura-1930s-unposted-azo","title":"Ventura California Mission San Buenaventura 1930s RPPC Postcard","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"368\"\u003eThis 1930s real photo postcard documents Mission San Buenaventura in Ventura, California, one of the Spanish missions established along the California coast during the late eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"865\"\u003eFounded in 1782, Mission San Buenaventura played a central role in the Spanish colonial system, serving religious, agricultural, and administrative functions within the region. By the early twentieth century, the mission had become an important historical landmark, with preservation efforts and public interest emphasizing its architectural and cultural significance. Postcards from this period often highlighted mission structures as enduring symbols of California’s early European settlement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003eThe image shows the mission’s facade with its simple stucco exterior, arched entryway, and cross-topped gable. A prominent bell tower stands adjacent to the main structure, featuring multiple openings and a stepped profile. Surrounding elements include a courtyard wall and mature trees, framing the composition and reinforcing the site’s historic character. The caption at the lower edge identifies the location, anchoring the image as a documentary record of the mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1629\"\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":52979969818808,"sku":"20240406","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_e509f9e5-8170-4f8c-8bdd-2fb229e7e2af.jpg?v=1773036325","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/postcard-rppc-california-ventura-ca-mission-san-buenaventura-1930s-unposted-azo","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}