Name/Title
Gulfport CasinoEntry/Object ID
2024.0.87Description
A color linen postcard showing the third Gulfport Casino with its original north-facing entrance. Two benches sit empty in front of the building and an American flag waves on a flagpole. The wooden Municipal Pier can be seen on the water in the background.
"CASINO AND MUNICIPAL PIER ON BOCA CEIGA [sic] BAY, GULFPORT, FLA."Subject
Casinos--Florida--Gulfport, Ballrooms--Florida--Gulfport, Piers--Florida--Gulfport, Community centers--Florida--Gulfport, Bays--Florida--GulfportSubject Person/Organization
Gulfport CasinoCollection
Postcard Collection, Gulfport CasinoCataloged By
MCAcquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
UnknownPostcard Details
Postcard Type
Linen (1930-1945)Postmark
Date and Time of Postmark
Dec 22 1942 8 PMStamp
1940 1c Statue of Liberty, GreenTranscription
Transcription
Gulfport, Fla. draws many visitors from / nearby St. Petersburg to the dances, com- / munity sings and entertainments in the / casino. A bathing beach and municipal pier / where fishing and pleasure boats dock, add / to the attractions of its beautiful waterfront. / 61 -$2- / Dec 22 / Dear Nellie, / Received the / pkg [?] U.K. from the / Potters this morning. / Many thanks. Will / write later. How is / the weather up there? / Love to all /MaryTranscriber
MCLanguage
EnglishDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 in
