1940 Downtown Orlando FL Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

Step back in time to the serene heart of "The City Beautiful" with this vibrant linen-era postcard. Titled "Downtown Orlando, Fla., from Lake Eola Park," the view captures a peaceful morning or evening at the city's most iconic park. The foreground is filled with a lush lily pond and native palms, while the growing skyline of the 1940s reflects beautifully across the water. This imagery perfectly preserves the era when Lake Eola was transitioning from a local swimming hole into the world-famous botanical and civic landmark it is today.

Details

Era: Linen (circa 1940)
City: Orlando
State or Region: Florida
Country: United States
Topic: City Skylines and Parks
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Vertical (Portrait)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Orange News Co., Orlando, Fla.
Printer: Curt Teich and Co., Chicago, Ill.
Print Type: Lithograph