{"product_id":"postcard-west-virginia-wheeling-wv-wharf-railroad-train-1909-posted-divided-back","title":"Wheeling West Virginia Wharf Railroad Train 1909 Postcard Posted Divided Back","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"385\"\u003eThis 1909 postcard depicts the wharf district in Wheeling, West Virginia, with rail lines, river traffic, and a dense urban waterfront illustrating the city’s role as a regional transportation hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eWheeling developed along the Ohio River as a key junction linking railroads and river commerce, where freight and passengers moved between steamboats and rail lines. The composition shows a layered waterfront scene with tracks running parallel to the shoreline, multi-story commercial buildings rising along the street, and several riverboats moored along the bank. Architectural density and the visible transportation infrastructure convey the industrial character of the city during its period of economic expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eThe postcard features a divided back format and is postmarked 1909, with the printed caption Wharf at Wheeling W Va appearing along the top edge. Colorized detail highlights the river, buildings, and rail activity, while the perspective captures both the working shoreline and the built environment beyond. The image presents a broad view of coordinated rail and river movement within a compact urban setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1607\"\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":52978845319352,"sku":"20230219","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_c99110f8-3f70-444e-ab54-e72f4f140dfb.jpg?v=1773001779","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/postcard-west-virginia-wheeling-wv-wharf-railroad-train-1909-posted-divided-back","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}