Name/Title
Casino and Municipal PierEntry/Object ID
2024.0.47Description
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--1930-1950, Ballrooms, Architecture, Boca Ciega Bay (Fla.)Subject 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
Feb 4 1943 [943] 11:30 AMStamp
1940 1c Statue of Liberty, GreenAddressee
Name
Mr. Ellis FordAddress
Street
29 West 8th St.City
ChesterState/Province
PennsylvaniaState/Province Code
PATranscription
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. / Feb. 2. 1943 / Dear Ellis, / We took a trolly [sic] / trip to this "Port" today. / Had lunch, no doubt / a famaliar [sic] sight to you. / Sincerely / Cousin JosieTranscriber
MCLanguage
EnglishDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 in
