About This Vintage Postcard
This industrial agricultural scene depicts a herd of Brahman cattle feeding at a trough on the Sugarland Ranch in Clewiston, Florida. The illustration highlights the local practice of using molasses, a byproduct of the nearby sugar cane mills, as a nutrient-rich supplement for the livestock. Owned by the United States Sugar Corporation, the ranch was a major part of the economic landscape in the Everglades region during the mid-20th century, showcasing the unique intersection of Florida's sugar and cattle industries.
Details
Era: Linen (1952)
City: Clewiston
State or Region: Florida
Country: United States
Topic: Brahman Cattle, Sugarland Ranch, United States Sugar Corporation, Florida Agriculture, Livestock Feeding, Everglades History
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: United States Sugar Corporation
Printer: Genuine Curteich-Chicago (C.T. Art-Colortone)
Print Type: Halftone Lithograph
Additional Information
Sugarland Ranch was a primary holding of the U.S. Sugar Corporation, which dominated the regional economy of Clewiston, known as "America's Sweetest Town." This card serves as an interesting historical record of how industrial byproducts were utilized in local Florida ranching during the pre-war era.
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