Winter Park In Vintage Postcards
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Winter Park in Vintage Postcards
"The perfume of the orange blossoms . . . the beauty of every scene, combine to make me wonder whether I am not in Paradise," wrote one visitor to Winter Park, Florida, in 1918. Just five miles north of Orlando, Winter Park's oak-lined brick streets and its quiet lakes have been attracting visitors since the late 19th century, when U.S. president Chester A. Arthur declared, "This is the prettiest spot I have seen in Florida." The New Englandlike city in the heart of the subtropics was once home to the Seminole Hotel, the largest resort south of Jacksonville. In 1885, prestigious Rollins College was founded here, the first institution of higher learning in Florida.
Winter Park, FL - A Historical Review Using Postcards
"This color book contains images of original postcards from the author's personal collection. In addition, historical accounts and research is provided (if found) pertaining to the subject of the postcard. Also included are a number of old plats from Orange Co. Deeds showing Lakeview, FL or the Town of Osceola, or what we know today as - Winter Park. A detailed index is provided, including indexing of names, places and key search criteria."--Page 4 of cover
Pasadena in Vintage Postcards
The postcard has been a popular part of American communication for over a century, documenting both the interest of a place and its history. Captured here in nearly 200 vintage postcards is the unique history of this California town, translated in Chippewa as "Crown of the Valley." The City of Pasadena, just north of Los Angeles, sits against the majesty of the Sierra Madre mountain range. Incorporated in 1885, the city was originally known as a resort city, filled with tourists from all over the world. Showcased here through the use of the author's personal postcard collection are vintage images of Millionaires Row, the Tournament of the Roses Parade, the Mt. Lowe Railway, and the Alpine Tavern.