{"product_id":"st-augustine-fl-florida-old-city-gates-1916-divided-back-postcard-used","title":"St Augustine FL Florida Old City Gates 1916 Divided Back Postcard Used","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis historical postcard features an image of the Old City Gates in St. Augustine, Florida. Includes a stamped and mailed message from 1916.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Stamped with a 1-cent George Washington stamp \u003cbr\u003e• Mailed in 1916 with handwritten message \u003cbr\u003e• Printed by Harris, copyrighted \u003cbr\u003e• Standard postcard size\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome wear on edges and corners, faint discoloration on back. \u003cbr\u003ePostcard measures approximately 5.5 x 3.5 inches.\u003cbr\u003e________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis vintage postcard depicts the Old City Gates in St. Augustine, Florida, a historic landmark and the entrance to the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the United States. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe gates were built of coquina rock in 1808. \u003cbr\u003eThey served as the northern terminus of the \"Cubo Line,\" a defensive wall system designed to protect the city from British colonial expansion and pirate raids. \u003cbr\u003eThe gates were opened during the day for trade and locked at night to ensure the safety of the residents. \u003cbr\u003eThe two square pillars stand 20 feet tall and 10 feet thick. \u003cbr\u003eThe property became part of the National Park Service in 1933.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePostcard Size: Standard Vintage 3 1\/2 by 5 1\/2\u003cbr\u003e(Unless Otherwise Noted in Title)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition of postcard is normal with age and storage. It might have some yellowing\/tanning, creases and edge dents, edge\/corner wear and other wear, and could have some writing on front and\/or back. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetailed scans\/pictures are of front and back please refer to them for more details on condition. Please ask any questions.\u003cbr\u003e\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":48830268604633,"sku":"58417","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/2482\/4793\/files\/YRMhsIon_0.jpg?v=1781781898","url":"https:\/\/smootsfarm.com\/products\/st-augustine-fl-florida-old-city-gates-1916-divided-back-postcard-used","provider":"Smoot's Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}