As is stated on the back of this October 9, 1942 postmarked postcard, “Tampa is an important key point in the nation’s defense system, with it’s U.S. Army Air Bases-McDill and Drew Field.” For some reason there is a postmark[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Archive for Florida Postcards
Picking Oranges in Florida, 1948. – Swampy’s #Florida Postcard.
This postcard was mailed March 21st, 1948 from Orlando to Mrs. Clara Patrick, 239 Walnut St, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Lil and Milt mailed the postcard and write something about someone they know in DeLand. Also written that “It is 87[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Typical Florida Transportation – Swampy’s Florida Postcards
This postcard wasn’t mailed but has a 1904 copyright. Would guess this is a reprint from the 1940s or 50s. This postcard is part of the Swampy’s Florida colelction. . . . . > #Alligators #Florida #Postcards #Collectibles #Transportation #FloridaLife[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Swampy’s Florida Postcard Saturday: Fishing the Jetties, 1950s.
The actual location of this image isn’t revealed on the back of the card. If you have any guesses, please post them below. This postcard wasn’t mailed but appears to be 1950s or so. This postcard is part of the[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Swampy’s Florida Postcards: The Venetian Room, Sheraton, Fort Lauderdale, 1968.
The Sheraton Hotel, now called B Ocean Resort, is still along the ocean in Fort Lauderdale, but The Venetian Room is gone. One room still at the Sheraton that was there at the time of this postcard is The Wreck[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Swampy’s Florida Postcard: Memorial Pier & Yacht Basin, Bradenton, 1970s.
Here’s the Memorial Pier and Yacht Basin in Bradenton. This postcard isn’t post marked and I’d have to guess that it’s from the 1970s. This postcard is part of the Swampy’s Florida collection……..#BRadenton #Pier #Boating #FloridaBoating #Yacht #FloridaYacht #Postcards #Floridana[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Swampy’s Florida Postcard: Coral Gables City Hall, 1968.
This postcard isn’t postmarked, but the 1968 grown in the front lawn of the Coral Gables Cit Hall indicates the age. This is one City Hall that looks the same as it did when it was built. It has had[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Swampy’s #Florida Postcard Saturday: Big Alligator!
This postcard has no description , but the stamp in purple of “Methuselah Age 400”. There have been gators of the name in the past, but I couldn’t locate one existing in 1935. Please feel free to note anything below[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Swampy’s Florida Postcard Thursday: Bok Tower, 1947.
This colorful Bok Tower postcard is a rare one with the flamingo featured with the carillon. This was mailed December 25th, 1947 from Mother to Mrs Howard Heteisimer in Milton, Indiana. Click here to go to my Bok Tower page[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Swampy’s Florida Postcard Monday: Ross Allen at Silver Springs during one of his reptile shows.
Here’s Ross Allen at Silver Springs park (now known as Silver Springs Sate Park). As stated on the back of the card, this is Allen performing a duty he did a good deal of his life, milking a rattlesnake for[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Church By the Sea, Madeira Beach, 1964 – Swampy’s Florida Sunday Services.
This postcard, postmarked 1964, shows how some buildings in Florida don’t change in 50 years. Below is what Church By The Sea looks like today: View Larger Map Click here to learn more about or plan a visit to Church[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This postcard is part of the Swampy’s Florida collection….#Lake #LakeOkeechobee #FloridaLife #FloridaLifestyle #nature #FloridaOutdoors #Floridanature #Postcards #FloridaPostcards