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The Willena of Chicago
Private yachts lining New River is nothing new, this exceptional Real Photo Postcard from 1918 shows The Willena of Chicago, a private houseboat moored downtown in front of the White Star Auto Line office. Built in 1914 The Willena was owned by businessman W. H. Fahrney and piloted by Captain John Hasley. At 110 feet…
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Lauderdale Beach Hotel on Postcards
Since its opening in December 1936 the Lauderdale Beach Hotel stood out along A1A and had been popular with guests, military service men and women, college spring breakers and postcards collectors alike. The hotel is gone now. Many interesting histories stories are available online. Below is an ad announcing the hotel which appeared in the…
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Downtown Aerial Views on Postcards
Since the early days of aviation capturing aerial views of towns has been a popular subject for postcard publishers. Fort Lauderdale is no different.
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The Broward Hotel on Postcards
The Broward Hotel was featured and shown on many postcards throughout its lifespan from 1919 to 1974. The hotel opened in late 1919 as Fort Lauderdale’s first tourist hotel. It was built downtown at Andrews Avenue and Las Olas Boulevard near New River, which at the time was the center of action for the young…
Fort Lauderdale Postcards 