Gulfport Public Library

Postcard

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Gulfport History Museum

Front

Front

Name/Title

Gulfport Public Library

Entry/Object ID

2024.0.118

Description

A color linen postcard of the second Gulfport Public Library, with second addition, circa 1953. The building has red brick and white siding, and a red roof. A sign that reads "Gulfport Public Library" can be partially seen on the right side. A hanging signpost and white mailbox sit on either side of the main entrance. "G.P.3:-GULFPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY , GULFPORT , FLORIDA ."

Subject

Libraries--Florida--Gulfport--History

Subject Person/Organization

Gulfport Public Library

Subject Place

City

Gulfport, FL

Context

This building is located on the corner of Beach Blvd S and Delette Ave S and is Pia's Trattoria in 2025. The Kane House was moved to that location and underwent several additions. This postcard shows the building after the second addition from 1953.

Collection

Postcard Collection

Cataloged By

MC

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Unknown

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Linen (1930-1945)

Publisher

Hartman Litho Sales Co.

Place Published

City

Largo, Florida

Transcription

Transcription

old Library / Gulfport / Elsie Rossman / 840 - 65 St S.

Transcriber

MC

Language

English

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in

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