About This Vintage Postcard
Step back in time to the serene heart of "The City Beautiful" with this vibrant linen-era postcard. Titled "Downtown Orlando, Fla., from Lake Eola Park," the view captures a peaceful morning or evening at the city's most iconic park. The foreground is filled with a lush lily pond and native palms, while the growing skyline of the 1940s reflects beautifully across the water. This imagery perfectly preserves the era when Lake Eola was transitioning from a local swimming hole into the world-famous botanical and civic landmark it is today.
Details
Era: Linen (circa 1940)
City: Orlando
State or Region: Florida
Country: United States
Topic: City Skylines and Parks
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Vertical (Portrait)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Orange News Co., Orlando, Fla.
Printer: Curt Teich and Co., Chicago, Ill.
Print Type: Lithograph
Additional Information
The back of this card identifies it as a "Genuine Curteich-Chicago 'C.T. Art-Colortone'" product, a trademark of the Curt Teich Company. The production code 0B-H1601, found on the front of the card, signifies a 1940 printing date in the Teich dating system. It was published locally by the Orange News Co. of Orlando. This uncirculated card is a "bleed" style, where the vibrant lithographic colors extend to the very edge of the card stock, a popular and immersive format for the high-quality linen postcards of the 1940s.
This card would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.
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