{"product_id":"postcard-rppc-maine-brooklin-me-baptist-church-1940s-unposted","title":"Brooklin Maine Baptist Church 1940s RPPC Postcard Unposted","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"363\"\u003eThis 1940s real photo postcard documents the Baptist Church in Brooklin, Maine, reflecting the architectural character and community-centered role of small-town religious institutions in coastal New England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"876\"\u003eChurch buildings in towns like Brooklin often served as both spiritual and civic anchors, with simple wood-frame construction, steepled towers, and restrained ornamentation defining the regional aesthetic. These structures were typically positioned along main roads or village centers, reinforcing their visibility and importance within daily life. The design emphasizes proportion and verticality through the steeple, while maintaining a modest footprint consistent with the scale of the surrounding community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eThe image shows a white-painted church with a tall, narrow steeple rising above a square belfry, topped with a weather vane. The facade features a central entrance framed by simple trim, with evenly spaced windows along the side elevation. A utility pole and overhead lines run in front of the building, situating the scene within an active mid-century setting. The composition highlights the clean lines and balanced form of the structure, offering clear documentary detail of the church and its immediate surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1687\"\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":52982498295992,"sku":"20231010","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_3c78500b-3479-48ca-b306-a17b93f7bf21.jpg?v=1773097241","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/postcard-rppc-maine-brooklin-me-baptist-church-1940s-unposted","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}