Here’s a 1907 photo of visitors to The Breakers in Palm Beach. On the left is a Vanderbilt, William K. Jr.Notice the “alligator” in Vanderbilt’s arms. This photo is from ‘The Breakers Palm Beach – A Century of Grand Traditions’[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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Yogi Bear Campground, Kissimmee, 1970s. – Swampy’s Florida Postcard.
Here’s a large, undated postcard for Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Camp-Resort on west US 192 in Kissimmee, just south of Disney World. This was one of two in the area. The other one was about five miles away on Turkey Lake[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Here’s the Boca Raton Resort and Club from 1963. Click here to learn more about the resort. This photo is from Florida – A photographic journey by Hans Hannau. You can purchase a copy of this book by clicking here.
Swampy’s Tuesday’s Ads: Naples Beach Hotel
Here’s a small brochure advertising the Naples Beach Hotel. Ah, the old American Plan! The hotel opened in 1948 and I would say this brochure came out with in a few years of it’s opening. It’s still around, too! Click[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Postcard Wednesday: Holly Hill – The Riviera
The Riviera was a grand hotel along the Halifax River in Volusia County for many years. It still stands, without the large letters on top, as a retirement home. There are a number of changes, such a as a large[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…