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Aerial view of St. Petersburg's waterfront, Florida, circa 1940

Card type
Linen

About this postcard

The card presents an aerial view of St. Petersburg's waterfront, with long piers reaching into the bay, waterfront parks, and a large red-brick building near the shore. The printed caption identifies the scene as "Aerial View of St. Petersburg's Waterfront." St. Petersburg grew as a Florida resort city in the early 20th century, and its waterfront and pier attractions were central to its tourist identity.

Postcard Details

Message ยท English, in pen

6/6 at St. Petersburg, Fla. We had a very lovely trip down. Have been thinking of the Ch & S.S. particularly this date as it is our S.S. monthly conference. It is quite warm here but the humidity is low. We expect to go bathing this P.M., in the beautiful blue waters of the Gulf. Give my regards to all there and also the class, and the family also joining me - Gat.

PostmarkedJune 6, 1946, 19:30
Stamp
Addressed to
Miss F. L. Gieschenby

1329 Longfellow St. N.W., Washington, DC, 11

Postcard record

Postmarked
PublisherSun News Co.
SeriesS-12
ConditionVery good
Place addressedMiss F. L. Gieschenby, 1329 Longfellow St. N.W., Washington, DC, 11
Place depictedSt. Petersburg, FL
Stamp1c George Washington, green, perforated on all sides
NotesLinen texture; series number S-12 printed at top. Postmark: SAINT PETERSBURG FLA JUN 6 7:30 PM 1946. Divided-back Curteich "C.T. Art-Colortone" card with linen texture and white border; light edge/corner wear, slight toning.

Cite this card

Aerial view of St. Petersburg's waterfront, Florida, circa 1940, postcard, c. 1930. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/aerial-view-of-st-petersburgs-waterfront-florida-circa-1940. Accessed October 24, 2026.