{"product_id":"belleville-il-illinois-notre-dame-academy-1940s-white-border-postcard-used","title":"Belleville IL Illinois Notre Dame Academy 1940s White Border Postcard Used","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage postcard features a vibrant depiction of Notre Dame Academy in Belleville, Illinois. Dated 1942, it showcases a classic architectural style and historical charm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Genuine C.T. American Art postcard \u003cbr\u003e• Postmarked March 27, 1942 \u003cbr\u003e• Includes original handwritten message \u003cbr\u003e• Measures approximately 3.5 x 5.5 inches \u003cbr\u003e• Collectible historical ephemera\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMinor edge wear with evidence of light handling and age-related discoloration.\u003cbr\u003e________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe image is a vintage postcard of the Notre Dame Academy in Belleville, Illinois. The school was a private Catholic institution that operated for over 175 years. \u003cbr\u003eKey information about the academy:\u003cbr\u003eIt was located in Belleville, Illinois. \u003cbr\u003eThe academy, formerly known as Cathedral Grade School, closed permanently on May 31, 2024. \u003cbr\u003eReasons for its closure included low enrollment (below 100 students since 2017), difficulty in funding building maintenance, and the discontinuation of a state tuition assistance program. \u003cbr\u003eThe student-teacher ratio at one point was 65:1. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease contact us with your questions or concerns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank you for stopping by ~ Follow Smoot's Farms on other social media platforms!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smoot's Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48734224908505,"sku":"41185","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/2482\/4793\/files\/yZrPoOyx_0.jpg?v=1779394550","url":"https:\/\/smootsfarm.com\/products\/belleville-il-illinois-notre-dame-academy-1940s-white-border-postcard-used","provider":"Smoot's Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}