{"product_id":"providence-ri-rhode-island-first-baptist-church-roger-williams-linen-postcard","title":"Providence RI Rhode Island First Baptist Church Roger Williams Linen Postcard","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage postcard features the historic First Baptist Church in Providence, Rhode Island, founded by Roger Williams in 1638.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Postmarked August 31, 1951 \u003cbr\u003e• Genuine Curteich-Chicago \"C.T. Art-Colortone\" \u003cbr\u003e• 1-cent postage stamp included \u003cbr\u003e• Addressed to Cleveland, Ohio\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMinor wear on edges and slight discoloration due to age. Postmarked August 31, 1951. Dimensions: 3.5 x 5.5 inches.\u003cbr\u003e_________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe image is a postcard depicting the First Baptist Church in America, located in Providence, Rhode Island. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the oldest Baptist congregation in the United States, founded by Roger Williams in 1638. \u003cbr\u003eFor many years after its founding, services were held in homes or outdoors, and the current meeting house was not built until 1775. \u003cbr\u003eThe building is located at the base of College Hill, with the college president often serving as the church pastor in its early history. \u003cbr\u003eThe church was founded on the principles of religious liberty, soul freedom, and the separation of church and state. \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":48695473897689,"sku":"2618","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/2482\/4793\/files\/Vu4ZNcqE_0.jpg?v=1778580755","url":"https:\/\/smootsfarm.com\/products\/providence-ri-rhode-island-first-baptist-church-roger-williams-linen-postcard","provider":"Smoot's Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}