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Swampy’s Florida Postcard: Pool at the Casino, Lake Worth, 1930s.

by on November 9, 2023 at 6:00 am
Posted In: Florida Amusement Spots, Florida Paperwork, Florida Postcards, Swampy's Collectibles

This undated postcard shows the pool at the Casino that once stood in Lake Worth. The Casino was not like casinos we know today. It was essentially a recreation building for the community. This building was demolished and recently the[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Florida People: Esther Williams, actress & champion swimmer, dies at 91.

by on June 6, 2013 at 2:42 pm
Posted In: Florida People, Swampy's Florida News

Esther Williams has died at the age of 91. She was at one time one of the most popular movie stars and internationally known for her swimming ability. Most of her films involved her swimming to one degree or the[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Postcard Wednesday – Sliding Alligator – St. Augustine -1966

by on April 13, 2011 at 8:01 am
Posted In: Florida Amusement Spots, Florida Critters, Florida Postcards, Swampy's Collectibles

“Chute the Chute’ is the title of this postcard of St. Augustine’s Alligator Farm. The card is postmarked 1966. The Alligator Farm is still with us. You can learn more about the St. Augustine Alligator Farm and plan a trip[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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