Trilby celebrates with his typical gator-stack of pancakes, topped with a healthy, heaping pile of grits and topped with sausage links. He’s on a mild diet. So, no whipped cream and chocolate chips this time. . . . . .[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
It appears this postcard is from the 1970s. From what i can find the location has been demolished. I do recall the hotel and think I even attended a gathering there around 1980. However, looking at an aerial now, it[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Trilby gets into the spirit by bounding out in a stylish ‘Pirates of Penzance’ outfit. A bit of Gilbert and Sullivan can brighten any day! . . . . .| . . . #OperaDay #Opera #Celebrate #Daily #Cartoon #DailyCartoon #Happy[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Swimming fun at The Sea Gull along Miami Beach. The postcard isn’t post marked, but I’d say this is sometime in the early ’60s. The Sea Gull is still there! The Sea Gull is still there! However, it is caught[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Pasco Pete protests the very idea he might be a curmudgeon! You can learn more about Curmudgeon Day by clicking here: http://pop-culture.net/news/2018/01/january-29th-curmudgeons-day/ . . . . . #CurmudgeonDay #Curmudgeon #Happy #Celebrate #Daily #Cartoon #DailyCartoon #Celebration #Florida Save
Here’s a postcard from the 1880s showcasing Jacksonville’s grandest places to stay at the time. Included is the Everett House and the Carleton House and a view of Bay Street with the St. Johns River beyond it. This postcard is[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Notice the horse and buggy on the beach. Would that be allowed today? 🙂 This is a postcard that was hand painted to add color. With no postmark, would have to date this in the early 1900s. This postcard is[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This card of the St. Johns River is part of a set that is unmarked but identified as coming from the 1880s. We’ve been featuring this set in the past few weeks. This postcard is part of the Swampy’s Florida[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Miami was once mighty rustic and the main hospital in Miami in 1933 displays that with their pharmacy. From ‘Yesterday in Florida – Annual Volume 1’ You can purchase one by clicking here or below. https://amzn.to/31tnweb This book is part[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Here’s a great way to celebrate Christmas and help our states historical museums: Buy a Christmas ornament of the location. During the next week, I’ll feature Christmas ornaments from Florida museums, Cracker villages and societies. This one is from the[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I In the foreground is the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Downtown Tampa. The cars may have changed, but the buildings today are generally the same as when this photo was taken some 60+ years ago. This postcard doesn’t have[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…