Posted in Florida
History February 20, 2016
by Victoria W
Take A Rare Glimpse Into Florida’s Past With These Classic Images
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"
Date unknown.
2. "Having a Snapping Good Time Down in Florida"
1950s.
3. "The Orange Blossom Special Going Through Orange Groves in Florida"
Approximately 1930 - 1945.
4. "'The Bus that Goes to Sea' -- The Seven Mile Bridge Between Miami and Key West"
1950s.
5. "Cypress Knees at Florida Cypress Gardens"
Approximately 1930 - 1945.
6. "Boardwalk, Jacksonville Beach, Florida"
Approximately 1930 - 1945.
7. "Set Your Watch to Florida Family Fun Time"
Published in Family Circle, Jun 1966, Vol. 68, No. 6
8. "Eating an apple underwater at Weeki Wachee, Spring of the Mermaids"
Photo by J R Yagel circa late 1940s.
9. "General View Ocean Front, Daytona Beach, Florida"
1950s.
10. "Seaquarium Space-Rail, Miami"
1960s.
11. "Fountain of Youth, St. Augustine, Florida"
Date unknown.
12. "Come down into the Sunshine"
National Geographic Magazine advertisement, January 1939.
13. "Franklin Street, Tampa, Florida"
Approximately 1930 - 1945.
14. "A Miami Long Shot: A Strong Stretch Runner"
15. "Some Florida Fish Products, Ocala, Florida"
Circa 1907.
16. "The Oldest School House, St. George Street, St. Augustine, Florida - The Oldest City in the United States"
Date unknown.
17. "Jack Tar Hotel Poolside view; Clearwater, Florida: The Ultimate in Fine Living!"
Date unknown.
18. "Girl feeding parrots, Parrot Jungle, Miami"
1950s
19. "Life in a Trailer Park in Florida"
1960.
20. "Roam the 16th Century: One Step Away From Sunny Today"
Published in Life magazine, April 14, 1961, Vol. 50 No. 15
21. "Beautiful Orlando, Florida, from Lake Eola"
Date unknown.
22. "Postcard of Girls and Dog, Homosassa Riverfront"
1950s.
Which one of these is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!
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