{"title":"Stationery","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaper goods and office supplies such as post cards, greeting cards, stickers, envelopes and more.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"series-a-1-pleasure-beach-post-card","title":"Series A #1 - Pleasure Beach Post Card","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in 1892 on a 37-acre island, the park featured a midway, roller coaster, roller rink, live theatre, miniature railroad, race track, ball park, and the largest dance hall in New England. The park closed in 1973 after a series of devastating fires.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Historic Cards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49039125250201,"sku":"CT-Br-A-1","price":0.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/0350\/5817\/files\/bridgeport-postcards-series-a-1-pleasure-beach.jpg?v=1789577337"},{"product_id":"series-a-1-pleasure-beach-post-card-copy","title":"Series A #2 - Locomobile Winning the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1100 cubic inch “Loco” was the first U.S. car to win an international race. The Bridgeport company was founded in 1899, four years before Ford. The  luxury mark lived up its claim as the “Best built car in America.”   For more see \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/1906%E2%86%921908-locomobile-racer\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"_2XLK8 n4yuF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/1906%E2%86%921908-locomobile-racer\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vanderbiltcupraces.com\/cars\/story\/old_16_locomobile\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"_2XLK8 n4yuF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/www.vanderbiltcupraces.com\/cars\/story\/old_16_locomobile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Historic Cards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49039126724761,"sku":"CT-Br-A-2","price":0.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/0350\/5817\/files\/locomobile-winning-the-1908-vanderbilt-cup-race.jpg?v=1789577815"},{"product_id":"series-a-2-locomobile-winning-the-1908-vanderbilt-cup-race-copy","title":"Series A #3 - Bridgeport Oyster Fleet Homeward Bound Post Card","description":"\u003cp class=\"iFCMM rtTrg Va-9h s0MuE\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-0v8w52620\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere were over thirty local shellfish boats in the early 1900s. Due to responsible aquaculture management and sustainable farming methods, the industry remains vital and Connecticut oysters are in demand by leading restaurants throughout the Northeast. For more see \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"iFCMM rtTrg Va-9h s0MuE\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-octkk1303\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bldsteelpointe.com\/2016\/07\/20\/aquaculture-on-the-rise-in-bridgeport\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"_2XLK8 n4yuF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/www.bldsteelpointe.com\/2016\/07\/20\/aquaculture-on-the-rise-in-bridgeport\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Historic Cards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49039131246745,"sku":"CT-Br-A-3","price":0.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/0350\/5817\/files\/bridgeport-oyster-fleet-homeward-bound.jpg?v=1789577971"},{"product_id":"series-a-3-bridgeport-oyster-fleet-homeward-bound-post-card-copy","title":"Series A #4 - Lake Submarine Boatyard in East End of Bridgeport Post Card","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimon Lake developed experimental submarines as early as 1894 and built subs used in both world wars. In 1931, the Bridgeport-built \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNautilus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, became the first ship to sail under the polar ice cap. Jules Verne, Jr. bid the ship \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebon voyage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Pleasure Beach is visible in the background. For more see \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/archive.navalsubleague.org\/1988\/simon-lake-and-his-diving-boat\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"_2XLK8 n4yuF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/archive.navalsubleague.org\/1988\/simon-lake-and-his-diving-boat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kottke.org\/tag\/USS%20O-12\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"_2XLK8 n4yuF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/kottke.org\/tag\/USS%20O-12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cu style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Historic Cards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49039133114521,"sku":"CT-Br-A-4","price":0.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/0350\/5817\/files\/lake-submarine-boatyard-in-east-end-of-bridgeport.jpg?v=1789578054"},{"product_id":"series-a-4-lake-submarine-boatyard-in-east-end-of-bridgeport-post-card-copy","title":"Series A #5 - Poli’s Majestic and Palace Theaters Post Card","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe theaters are located at 1315-1357 Main Street in downtown Bridgeport. Built in 1922 during the heyday of vaudeville and silent film, the opulent interiors of these “movie palaces” were part of the total experience. The Palace seated 3700 patrons, the Majestic 2200.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Historic Cards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49039136194713,"sku":"CT-Br-A-5","price":0.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/0350\/5817\/files\/poli_s-majestic-and-palace-theaters.jpg?v=1789578207"},{"product_id":"series-a-5-poli-s-majestic-and-palace-theaters-post-card-copy","title":"Series A #7 - Columbia Records Factory Post Card","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt in 1892 on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe corner of Railroad Avenue and Hancock street (now the Cherry Street apartments). Columbia also had a second plant on Barnum Avenue on the East Side. Bridgeport engineers developed the two-sided record (although still called a single),  the 33 1\/3 long play record, and stereo.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Historic Cards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49039138029721,"sku":"CT-Br-A-7","price":0.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/0350\/5817\/files\/columbia-records-factory.jpg?v=1789578285"},{"product_id":"series-a-7-columbia-records-factory-post-card-copy","title":"Series A #6 - Post Office Arcade Post Card","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated at 1001 Main Street in downtown Bridgeport. Built in 1841, to connect Main Street with the original post office, the Post Office Arcade is one of the earliest indoor malls in America. Its distinguishing features include an expansive glass skylight and iron scroll-work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Historic Cards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49039140421785,"sku":"CT-Br-A-6","price":0.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/0350\/5817\/files\/post-office-arcade.jpg?v=1789578362"},{"product_id":"series-a-6-post-office-arcade-post-card-copy","title":"Series A #8 - The Ritz Ballroom Post Card","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated at 3246 Fairfield Avenue, the Ritz Ballroom could accommodate 1742 patrons. Open from 1923 to 1962, performers included Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, Esther Phillips, B. B. King, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: windowtext; text-decoration: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWynonie Harris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Harptones, and the Moonglows. A 1954 Fats Domino concert was canceled by the city for fear of a rock ‘n’ roll riot. For more see \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ctpost.com\/news\/article\/Home-of-Happy-Dancers-recalls-famed-Bridgeport-2274459.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"_2XLK8 n4yuF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ctpost.com\/news\/article\/Home-of-Happy-Dancers-recalls-famed-Bridgeport-2274459.php\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.setlist.fm\/venue\/ritz-ballroom-bridgeport-ct-usa-53d53f4d.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"_2XLK8 n4yuF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/www.setlist.fm\/venue\/ritz-ballroom-bridgeport-ct-usa-53d53f4d.html\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Historic Cards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49039142715545,"sku":"CT-Br-A-8","price":0.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/0350\/5817\/files\/the-ritz-ballroom.jpg?v=1789578480"},{"product_id":"series-a-8-the-ritz-ballroom-post-card-copy","title":"Bridgeport Postcards Series A - Complete Set (Cards 1-8)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection of positive images captured of the Park City - Bridgeport, CT. For collecting, sharing, and mailing as thank-you notes or quick notes for staying in touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Historic Cards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49039159623833,"sku":"CT-Br-A","price":3.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/0350\/5817\/files\/bridgeport-postcards-series-a-set-cards-1-8_b0e143e7-955e-4ace-9df2-ce4c0b47dec8.jpg?v=1789579460"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.ctentrepreneurs.us\/collections\/stationery.oembed","provider":"Connecticut Entrepreneurs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}