{"product_id":"waterford-maine-congregational-church-wilkins-house-1950s-rppc-postcard","title":"Waterford Maine Congregational Church Wilkins House 1950s RPPC Postcard","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"460\"\u003eThis 1950s real photo postcard depicts the Congregational Church and Wilkins House in Waterford, Maine, reflecting the enduring role of church-centered village life in rural New England communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003eCongregational churches formed the civic and spiritual center of many Maine towns from the eighteenth century onward, often occupying prominent roadside locations beside inns, homes, and public gathering places. White clapboard churches with bell towers became defining visual symbols of New England village architecture, frequently appearing in postcards intended to emphasize regional heritage and small-town character. Real photo postcards from mid-century Maine continued documenting these historic structures even as automobile travel increasingly connected rural communities to broader tourism networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eThe item itself features a sharply detailed black-and-white photographic view captioned Congregational Church \u0026amp; Wilkins House, Waterford, Me. along the lower border. The composition centers on the church building with its tall steeple, arched windows, and columned entrance while mature roadside trees frame the surrounding landscape. Adjacent structures and winding roads reinforce the quiet village atmosphere associated with rural western Maine. The reverse preserves the Genuine Photo Post Card format common to mid-century photographic postcard production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1925\"\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":52977280549048,"sku":"20231010","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_757d43e1-b912-4721-9928-d8ec9ed78a9a.jpg?v=1772955063","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/waterford-maine-congregational-church-wilkins-house-1950s-rppc-postcard","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}