Name/Title
Gulfport Public LibraryEntry/Object ID
2024.0.12Description
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, ArchitectureSubject Person/Organization
Gulfport Public LibraryContext
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 CollectionCataloged By
MCAcquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
UnknownPostcard Details
Postcard Type
Linen (1930-1945)Publisher
Hartman Litho Sales Co.Postmark
Date and Time of Postmark
26 May 1967Stamp
1967 5c George Washington, BluePrimary Language
EnglishTranscription
Transcription
Friday / We are sorry to hear about / your house. We will go over / soon. I haven't told Bythe / as she is not well + / can't go to Joe's so often / we had a little rain (?). / Send me your [?]. / We are about the same. / It was sad about Mrs Morgan / in the corner (?) being / killed (?). We miss you so / much. Love, AlmaTranscriber
MCLanguage
EnglishDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 in
