Flamingo lounge around a man-made pool at the old Tarpon Zoo that was in Tarpon Springs. The background of the zoo can be found by clicking here : http://circusnospin.blogspot.com/2008/11/tarpon-springs-zoo-revisited.html This postcard is part of the Swampy’s Florida collection. . .[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Archive for Florida Paperwork
Along the swamp boardwalk, Gatorland, 1970s. – Swampy’s Florida Postcards.
This is a 1970’s postcard of Gatorland’s boardwalk trail in a swamp on the south side of the property. The boardwalk trail is still there today. (This postcard is part of the Swampy’s Florida collection.)
Botanical Sights at Silver Springs, 1970s. – Swampy’s Florida Postcards.
Here’s a Silver Springs postcard from sometime in the 1970s when the American Broadcasting Company owned the amusement and natural attraction. “Quiet, elctrically-propelled glass bottom boats” is stated on the back of the card. Also, “Florida’s Silver Springs, with it’s[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The flip side of this unmarked postcard states the “$150,000 Florida Derby”. You can learn more about Gulfstream Park by clicking here: https://www.gulfstreampark.com This postcard is part of the Swampy’s Florida collection. . . . . . . . .[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Gator Lagoon at Homosassa Springs! – Swampy’s #Florida Postcards.
This unmarked postcard looks to be from around 1970. The location is the fantastic Homosassa Springs, a location to visit if you haven’t. Click here to learn more: https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/ellie-schiller-homosassa-springs-wildlife-state-park This postcard is part of the Swampy’s Florida collection. . .[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
On the flip side of this January 23rd, 1966, postmarked card is a message from John & Bernice Hart that it was “cold here last night 39 degrees”. This postcard is part of the Swampy’s Florida collection. . . .[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Swampy’s Florida Postcards: The interior of the Cheeca Lodge, Islamorada, 1964.
It’s a swinging time in Islamorada at the Cheeca Lodge in this 1964 postmarked postcard. The Cheeca Lodge is still open today. Click here to learn more about it: https://www.cheeca.com/ Thank to D. Kyle Quillen on Facebook who corrected me[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A Boat Ride to see Cypress Gardens’ Southern Belles! 1973. – Swampy’s Florida Postcards.
Here’s a colorful and cheery Cypress Gardens postcard postmarked 1973 for you all! This postcard is part of the Swampy’s Florida collection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #Florida #Postcards #FloridaPostcards #Collectibles[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A view VERY different today. This is an unmarked postcard and am open for ideas as to the age of it. I’d guess around 1940. This postcard is part of the Swampy’s Florida collection. . . . . . .[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Dr. Phillips Orange Juice Fountain, 1952, in Orlando. – Swampy’s Florida Tuesday Ads.
2 miles north of Orlando, at the time, sat this structure. I’ve been told it was taken down sometime in the ’60s. I believe it was somewhere around where the current intersection of 441 and Lee Road is. What a[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A threesome stroll the lake at the sanctuary of, the now called, Bok Tower Gardens. Something that still can be done today, though the area looks a bit different these days.This unmarked postcard appears to be from the 1920s. This[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Though Country Villa is gone, the building stood until recently in Pinellas Park. The area of the restaurant now has a 7-11 and a Dunkin Donuts shop. View Country Villa in a larger map This postcard is part of the[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…