It’s 1925 in Coral Gables and a grader treats the land as the Biltmore Hotel is being constructed. This photo is from ‘Floridians at Work: Yesterday and Today’ by Margaret G. Wilson. You can purchase a copy of the book[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This is the hallway coming from the main lobby of The Breakers in 1996. This is from the book ‘The Breakers – A Century of Grand Traditions’ by Charles Lockwood. You can purchase one here: https://amzn.to/365xrNh . . . .[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Here’s an undated postcard for the now long gone and nearly forgotten Tropical Hobbyland tourist attraction that was in Miami. The Miccosukee Tribe of indians were mostly featured with the women posing in handmade & colorful costumes and the men[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This undated postcard must be from the 19-teens or 20s. Wonder what became of those little children? What are your favorite Florida river banks? This postcard is part of the Swampy’s Florida collection. . . . . . . .[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Does seem an odd advertisement from McDonald’s to give away steaks and ham for Valentine’s Day. But this is from 1961 and even the logo is different at McDonald’s. This advertisement is from the February 10th, 1961 Sarasota Journal. The[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This undated postcard gives no more information as to where this is in our state. If you know where this building is or if this is your house, let us know below in the comments section. This postcard is part[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Jack’s Saloon on Key West was considered the fanciest on the island back in the early 1900s. This photo is from ‘Yesterday’s Key West” by Stan Windhorn & Wright Langley. You can purchase a copy of the book by clicking[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hollywood stars were seen all over Florida and around the country pitching developments of all sorts. Red Buttons was one of the most visible as the huge 55 and over development advertised everywhere and nearly seeming to have ads on[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This postcard is from a packet of ‘Charm Spots of Florida’ It was mailed in the 1950s, but can’t read the rest of the date. It was mailed to Dan Emory of Pontiac, Michigan. The message inside from Grace Emory[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This photo is from Floridians at Work: Yesterday and Today’ by Margaret G. Wilson, page 77. You can purchase a copy of the book by clicking here: https://amzn.to/3g6a8Vy This book is part of the Swampy’s Florida library.
This ad for The Diplomat is from the Miami News, January 20th, 1978 and carried the week. Interesting notes about the performers is that Bernadette Peters was coming from a cancelled TV series, ‘All’s Fair’, with, actor, Richard Crenna[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…