{"product_id":"antique-postcard-1910-postcard-deaconess-history-philadelphia-city-hall-horse","title":"Antique Postcard 1910 Deaconess History Philadelphia City Hall Horse Carriage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSocial History: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA full, handwritten message to Massachusetts says:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy dear E.: — am away down here going to school again. Have wanted and hoped that I could come for more than three years and am very happy, working hard too \u0026amp; every minute is occupied. Let me hear from you and tell me how you all are. Sorry I couldn't have seen you last summer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith lots of love. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLou.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e708 Spruce St. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhila. Pa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-subtree=\"aimfl\"\u003eThe address \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e708 Spruce Street\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Philadelphia has a rich history that aligns perfectly with the message about someone \"going to school again.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In 1891, the house became the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eChurch Training and Deaconess House\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the Diocese of Pennsylvania. It was a school where women were trained for religious and social work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePostage\u003c\/b\u003e: Posted with Halloween Postmark (Oct 31, 1910)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePicture:\u003c\/strong\u003e This antique 1910 postcard offers a rare look at the inner courtyard, or \"City Hall Yard,\" of the massive Philadelphia City Hall. The design highlights the grand architectural scale of what was then the world's tallest habitable building. The image includes a charming view of a horse and carriage in the foreground, capturing a moment of transition as traditional transportation shared the courtyard with pedestrians and early motor vehicles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003c\/strong\u003ePrinted Lithograph, Divided Back Era. Standard (3.5 x 5.5\").\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Satin Crystals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48657086251258,"sku":"pc00007","price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1547\/3947\/files\/C264F2A6-F9B5-4066-B8C8-A723121A15F8.jpg?v=1776119022","url":"https:\/\/www.satincrystals.com\/en-de\/products\/antique-postcard-1910-postcard-deaconess-history-philadelphia-city-hall-horse","provider":"Satin Crystals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}