1946 Fountain of Youth in St Augustine Florida Vintage Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

Dating to the early 1940s, this vibrant linen-era postcard showcases the legendary Spring and Cross at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park. Known as "The Oldest City in the United States," St. Augustine is home to this historic site where Ponce de Leon supposedly sought the fabled spring in 1513. The image captures the serene, stone-lined spring and the coquina stone cross laid in the ground, surrounded by lush tropical greenery. This card perfectly preserves the mystic and historic atmosphere that has made this landmark a cornerstone of Florida tourism for over a century.

Details

Era: Linen (circa 1941)
City: St. Augustine
State or Region: Florida
Country: United States
Topic: Historic Landmarks and Folklore
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston, Mass.
Printer: Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston, Mass.
Print Type: Lithograph

Additional Information

The back of this card describes the "Fountain of Youth" as a mecca for visitors from all parts of the world, marking the spot where Ponce de Leon supposedly landed on April 2, 1513. It details the inlaid stone cross, consisting of 15 stones running east and west and 13 stones north and south to commemorate the discovery year. This "Tichnor Quality View" was made only by Tichnor Brothers, Inc. of Boston and bears the production number 60867. This unposted card remains in its original uncirculated state, featuring the "bleed" style where the colorful artwork extends to the very edges of the card stock.

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

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