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Take A Rare Glimpse Into Florida's Past With These Classic Images

By Victoria W | Published February 20, 2016

There’s something great about vintage Florida. The combination of the sunny subjects and the bright colors just makes you feel all warm and fuzzy. Florida isn’t exactly hard to sell, but there’s something special about these vintage photos and illustrations. Here are a few of our favorites:

1. "The Box of Oranges I Promised You from the Sunshine State, Florida"

2. "Having a Snapping Good Time Down in Florida"

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3. "The Orange Blossom Special Going Through Orange Groves in Florida"

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4. "'The Bus that Goes to Sea' -- The Seven Mile Bridge Between Miami and Key West"

5. "Cypress Knees at Florida Cypress Gardens"

6. "Boardwalk, Jacksonville Beach, Florida"

7. "Set Your Watch to Florida Family Fun Time"

8. "Eating an apple underwater at Weeki Wachee, Spring of the Mermaids"

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9. "General View Ocean Front, Daytona Beach, Florida"

10. "Seaquarium Space-Rail, Miami"

11. "Fountain of Youth, St. Augustine, Florida"

12. "Come down into the Sunshine"

13. "Franklin Street, Tampa, Florida"

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14. "A Miami Long Shot: A Strong Stretch Runner"

15. "Some Florida Fish Products, Ocala, Florida"

16. "The Oldest School House, St. George Street, St. Augustine, Florida - The Oldest City in the United States"

17. "Jack Tar Hotel Poolside view; Clearwater, Florida: The Ultimate in Fine Living!"

18. "Girl feeding parrots, Parrot Jungle, Miami"

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19. "Life in a Trailer Park in Florida"

20. "Roam the 16th Century: One Step Away From Sunny Today"

21. "Beautiful Orlando, Florida, from Lake Eola"

22. "Postcard of Girls and Dog, Homosassa Riverfront"

Which one of these is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

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