Name/Title
Postcard of Neptune Beach Entrance Tower with police officer, c. 1917-1938Entry/Object ID
2023.41.1Description
Acc. No. 23.41.1
Subject Category: Beaches & Parks, Neptune Beach
Date or period: 1917-1938
Object: Post card
Description: A black-and-white postcard, featuring a tower, with flags flying, with Neon sign 'Neptune', and a banner stating 'The Sensational Jacks, World's most daring aerial attraction'. Title in black at the top 'Entrance Tower, Neptune Beach, California 6514'. Reverse has publisher 'Pacific Novelty Co, San Francisco & Los Angeles'.
Size: L 5 1/2 x W 3 1/2 inches.
History of Object: A rare postcard of the Neptune Beach entrance tower, looking south from Webster Street, with a police officer directing traffic and two cars waiting to turn left. The postcard was possibly purchased in an online auction or from an antiques dealer, as it came in a plastic sleeve with sticker with number 84966 on it.
Acquired from: unknown, possibly Charles Kahler
Donation Date: 11/11/2023
Catalog Date: 11/16/2023
