Miami’s street scenes in the Early 1980s Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this siteThe street scenes of Miami in the early 1980s offered a vivid and high-contrast tableau of a city […]
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Creepy Story of Dr. Carl Tanzler, Who Fell in Love With His Deceased Patient, and Took Her Body Home to Preserve Her
This post was originally published on this siteGeorg Carl Tänzler, also known as Count Carl von Cosel (February 8, 1877 – July 3, 1952), was […]
Pompano Beach in the 1980s Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this sitePompano Beach is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. It is located along the coast of […]
David Isom, 19, Broke the Color Line in a Segregated Pool in Florida, Resulting in Officials Closing the Facility in 1958
This post was originally published on this siteOn June 8, 1958, 19-year-old David Isom, a recent graduate of Gibbs High School, swam at the Spa […]
In 1992, the Miami Zoo Put Dozens of Flamingos in the Bathroom to Protect Them From Hurricane Andrew
This post was originally published on this siteWith a Category 5 ranking, Hurricane Andrew was a powerful and destructive storm that struck the Bahamas, Florida, […]
Broward County Fair in the 1980s Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this siteThe Broward County Fair presents the finest program of family entertainment to the community and enhances community spirit […]
35 Fascinating photos of Our Town Festival, Coral Springs in 1983
This post was originally published on this siteCarnival rides, illustrious prizes, and the irresistible scent of funnel cakes are back in town. Since 1979, Our […]
30 Beautiful Photos Capture Street Scenes of St. Augustine in 1986
This post was originally published on this siteSt. Augustine is a city in the Southeastern United States and the county seat of St. Johns County […]
Renew Yourself For the New Year With These Fabulous Hairstyles From a Florida Hair Salon in the ’80s
This post was originally published on this siteThese terrific snapshots of a hair salon in 1980s Florida were collected by Ed Engel. “I found the […]
Trouble and Turmoil: Life in Tallahassee, Florida in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteThese pictures were taken by Benjamin L. ‘Red’ Kerce, a Tallahassee photographer. Born in Alachua County in 1911, […]
“Miss Lovely Eyes” Competition in Florida, ca. 1930
This post was originally published on this siteMiss Lovely Eyes, as you can imagine, was a contest to see who had the most beautiful eyes. […]
40 Wonderful Photos Capture Everyday Life of Florida in the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteFlorida is a state located in the Southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered to the […]
Beautiful Photos of the 1959 Women’s Diving and Swimming Championships in Florida
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1959 swimming and diving championships of the Amateur Athletic Union, which were held in Palm Beach, Fla., […]
American Prospects: Beautiful Color Pictures of Life in America in the 1970s and 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteJoel Sternfeld was born in New York City in 1944, and earned a BA in Art from Dartmouth […]
24 Black and White Photos of Cypress Gardens in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteOpened in 1936 by Dick Pope, Sr. and his wife Julie Downing Pope, Cypress Gardens may have been […]
Beautiful Kodachrome Photos of Florida in the Late 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteEver since the 1920s, Florida, nicknamed the “Sunshine State” due to its warm climate, days of sunshine and […]
Florida-Towel Bathing Suit of the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteA prominent fashion photographer in the 1940s and 1950s, Nina Leen was one of the first female photographers […]
South Florida in the 1980s Through Amazing Photos
This post was originally published on this siteSouth Florida is the southernmost region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is one of Florida’s three […]
Bettie Page and the Iconic Cheetah Pinups: Here’s the Story Behind the Famous Photos Taken by Bunny Yeager in 1954
This post was originally published on this sitePhotographed by Bunny Yeager at Africa USA, a jungle-style petting zoo in Boca Raton, Florida–the photos are amazing […]
Striking Vintage Photos of Florida Spring Break in the ‘80s
This post was originally published on this siteThe traditional Spring Break is an entirely American tradition, a purge of pure hedonism before returning to student […]
Swimming Pools of Florida Hotels in the 1950s and ’60s Through Beautiful Postcards
This post was originally published on this siteThe first swimming pool was a public pool built in 1887 in Brookline, Massachusetts. Pools such as this […]
35 Fascinating Photos Capture Everyday Life of Daytona Beach in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteDaytona Beach is a city in Volusia County, Florida, United States. It lies approximately 51 miles (82.1 km) […]
Amazing Vintage Photos of Superheroes Water Ski Shows at Sea World From the Late 1970s
This post was originally published on this site“ZAP! POW! WOW! Batman, Robin, Wonder Woman and all your favorite comic book heroes come to life in […]
A Happy Valentine’s Day, 1961
This post was originally published on this siteA Happy Valentine’s Day is the wish for all from Florence Cloud, for whom hearts (what else?) are […]
The Tin Can Tourists: Early Photographs of RV Campers
This post was originally published on this siteThe opening of highways to the southern states during the second decade of the twentieth century allowed newly […]