{"product_id":"3192","title":"1907 Old Jail Museum in York MN Postcard","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Vintage Postcard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep back into colonial New England with this evocative view of the Old Gaol (Old Jail) in York, Maine. Originally constructed in 1719 to serve the entire Province of Maine, it is one of the oldest public buildings in the United States and the oldest wooden jail in the country. The scene captures the building's distinctive saltbox architecture, featuring massive stone walls and a gambrel roof. By the early twentieth century, the jail had been converted into a museum, as indicated by the historic signage visible on the facade. This landmark served as a cornerstone of the legal and social history of York County for nearly two centuries. The image preserves the site during its transition into a historic monument, highlighting the enduring legacy of Maine's early civic heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Divided Back (c. 1907–1912)\u003cbr\u003eCity: York\u003cbr\u003eState or Region: York County, Maine\u003cbr\u003eCountry: United States\u003cbr\u003eTopic: Old Gaol Museum, York Maine History, Colonial Architecture, Historic Prisons, New England Landmarks\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Circulated\u003cbr\u003ePostage: 1c Green Benjamin Franklin stamp; hand-canceled Sep 23 1912 York Village ME.\u003cbr\u003eAddress Side: divided back\u003cbr\u003eOrientation: Horizontal (Landscape)\u003cbr\u003eArtist \/ Photographer: Unknown\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Unknown\u003cbr\u003ePrinter: Unknown (Likely German printed)\u003cbr\u003ePrint Type: Halftone Lithograph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1c Benjamin Franklin stamp and the September 23, 1912, hand cancellation from York Village, Maine, precisely date this card's use to the late Golden Age of postcards. The card was mailed to a Miss C. May Carr in South Framingham, Massachusetts. The extensive handwritten message from Julia M. H. is particularly descriptive, noting that \"this place... is now used as a museum.\" She mentions spending time at the beach and that the \"first of Oct. reminds me I must soon go to New York for my winter things.\" She also comments on the \"beautiful weather\" despite a recent \"dire storm.\" This personal account adds significant archival value to the record of the museum's early operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove it ♡\u003cbr\u003eGet it ☆\u003cbr\u003eGet Lucky 💋 Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"-","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46733491634365,"sku":"3192","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/3192.jpg?v=1777859549","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/3192","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}