{"product_id":"3476","title":"1922 Gustine Lake Fairmount Park Philadelphia PA Vintage Postcard","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Vintage Postcard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic color lithograph postcard captures the manicured beauty of Gustine Lake in Philadelphia's expansive Fairmount Park. The scene features a prominent circular flower bed overflowing with vibrant red blooms, set against the tranquil, curved shoreline of the lake. Created in the early 20th century as a shallow concrete-lined pond for wading and model boat sailing, Gustine Lake was a popular recreational hub for generations of Philadelphians. The lush greenery and formal landscaping shown here exemplify the \"City Beautiful\" movement's influence on urban park design, providing a serene escape for residents of the East Falls and surrounding neighborhoods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: White Border (1922)\u003cbr\u003eCity: Philadelphia\u003cbr\u003eState or Region: Pennsylvania\u003cbr\u003eCountry: United States\u003cbr\u003eTopic: Gustine Lake, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia Parks, Public Gardens, Urban Recreation\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Uncirculated\u003cbr\u003ePostage: None (Stamp box indicates 1c Domestic \/ 2c Foreign rates)\u003cbr\u003eAddress Side: divided back\u003cbr\u003eOrientation: Horizontal (Landscape)\u003cbr\u003eArtist \/ Photographer: Unknown\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: The Sabold-Herb Co., Philadelphia, Pa.\u003cbr\u003ePrinter: Curt Teich \u0026amp; Co. (A-91852)\u003cbr\u003ePrint Type: Lithograph (White Border)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis card was published by the Sabold-Herb Co., a prominent Philadelphia-based firm identifiable by their standing soldier logo on the reverse, this card was part of a large series documenting Fairmount Park's landmarks. Gustine Lake has a layered history; originally an ornamental pond for wading as seen here, it was later converted into a public swimming pool to meet the city's growing recreational demands. This postcard preserves the original, pristine park atmosphere of the early 20th century, before the site's mid-century transition into a more modern athletic facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis postcard would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove it ♡\u003cbr\u003eGet it ☆\u003cbr\u003eGet Lucky 💋 Vintage \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Lucky Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46761494184125,"sku":"3476","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/3476.jpg?v=1778451384","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/3476","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}