1935 Hotel Ponce De Leon St. Augustine Florida Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

Step into the gilded age of Florida tourism with this vibrant linen-era postcard featuring the magnificent Hotel Ponce de Leon in St. Augustine. Commissioned by industrialist Henry Flagler and completed in 1888, this architectural masterpiece was the first of its kind to be constructed entirely of poured concrete. Designed by the renowned firm Carrère and Hastings in the Spanish Renaissance style, the hotel served as a playground for the world's elite for decades. This view captures the intricate skyline of the massive structure, now home to Flagler College, set against a lush foreground of tropical palms and manicured gardens. The saturated colors and textured finish perfectly preserve the majestic atmosphere of this National Historic Landmark.

Details

Era: Linen (circa 1935)
City: St. Augustine
State or Region: Florida
Country: United States
Topic: Historic Hotels and Flagler History
Condition: Circulated (Postmarked 1954)
Postage: 2¢ John Adams Stamp
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Duval News Company, Jacksonville, Fla.
Printer: Curt Teich & Co., Chicago, Ill.
Print Type: Lithograph

Additional Information

The back of this card contains a detailed historical blurb, noting the hotel was built in 1885 at a cost of $2,000,000 and covers five acres of roof. It features a personal message from "Ida" to Mrs. Laura Bennett in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, postmarked March 2, 1954. The sender mentions the beauty of the area and playing cards in the hotel's sun parlor. It was published locally by the Duval News Company of Jacksonville and remains a classic document of the enduring appeal of Flagler's "East Coast System" of luxury hotels.

This card would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.

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