1941 Bridge of Lions and Dock St Augustine Florida Vintage Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

Immerse yourself in the nautical heritage of the nation's oldest city with this striking panoramic view of St. Augustine’s waterfront. This card showcases the bustling Municipal Dock and the iconic Bridge of Lions as they appeared in the early 1940s, a time when Florida’s coastal waterways were teeming with both commercial vessels and private yachts. The intricate details of the colorful sailboats and the sprawling bridge architecture provide a nostalgic window into the serene, sun-drenched atmosphere of historic Matanzas Bay.

Details

Era: Linen (circa 1941)
City: St. Augustine
State or Region: Florida
Country: United States
Topic: Bridges and Marinas
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Florida Souvenir Co., St. Augustine, Florida
Printer: E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis.
Print Type: Lithograph

Additional Information

The back of this card describes the scene as an "unequalled picture" and notes that the Municipal Dock was a popular stop for north and south bound yachts traveling the coastal waterways. This card is a "Natural Color Post Card" featuring the E. C. Kropp Co. logo in the stamp box and the printer's credit in the center divider. The production code 30109 identifies this as a 1941 printing. The bridge shown, often nicknamed the "Million Dollar Bridge" by locals at the time, remains one of Florida's most recognizable landmarks.

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

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