Gulfport Public Library

Postcard

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Gulfport History Museum

Front

Front

Name/Title

Gulfport Public Library

Entry/Object ID

2025.6.2

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

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

Accession

2025.6

Source or Donor

Clearwater Historical Society

Acquisition Method

Gift

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Linen (1930-1945)

Publisher

Hartman Litho Sales Co.

Place Published

City

Largo, Florida

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in

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