1940 Fort Myers Florida Vintage Postcard, McGregor Boulevard

About This Vintage Postcard

Immerse yourself in the classic tropical beauty that earned Fort Myers its nickname, the "City of Palms." This stunning linen-era postcard showcases a "Stately Avenue of Palms," a scene synonymous with the iconic McGregor Boulevard. Originally lined with over 2,000 royal palms imported and planted by Thomas Edison himself in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this boulevard became a premier symbol of Florida's lush, sun-drenched allure. This card captures the boulevard in its prime, featuring the vibrant flora and picket-fenced charm that welcomed winter residents and tourists alike during the height of the mid-century Florida tourism boom.

Details

Era: Linen (circa 1940)
City: Fort Myers
State or Region: Florida
Country: United States
Topic: Tropical Landscapes and Historical Boulevards
Condition: Circulated (Postmarked 1963)
Postage: 4¢ Abraham Lincoln Stamp
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 includes an interesting fact about Florida's climate, noting that "two-thirds of the principal palms grown here will not stand a temperature of less than 26°." The handwritten message from "Lalan and Lorene" was sent to Apple Creek, Ohio, and describes a very hot 80-degree day in January, mentions wading in the Gulf at Fort Myers Beach, and visiting friends in a new mobile home in Naples. Postmarked January 18, 1963, at Fort Myers Beach, this "Tichnor Quality View" remains a beautiful time capsule of a winter vacation in the Sunshine State.

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

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