Here’s a 1973 postmarked postcard of the Kennedy Space Center! This postcards is part of the Swampy’s Florida Floridana collection. . . . . . . . . #Florida #CapeCanaveral #FloridaLife #FloridaLifeStyle #FloridaLiving #History #FloridaLiving #Space #FloridaAttractions #FloridaHistory
Here’s a familiar site to long time Floridians! Publix, Woolworth, appliance store, etc. This photo is from Swampy’s friend Tim Hollis’s book, ‘Selling the Sunshine State’. You can buy one by clicking here or below.
Nail Armstrong died today. He was 82 and died following complications resulting from cardiovascular procedures. Armstrong was selected to take a ride to the moon on Apollo 11 in December 1968. After that there was rigorous training. Above is a[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Via the Florida Historical Society: ‘Today in Florida History! 1969 – Three days after the historic launch from John F. Kennedy Kenedy Space Center (Cape Canaveral) Apollo 11 and its astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin and Michael Collins, went[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…