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- Pennant, "Miami Beach, Fla.," 1957 - Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. This colorful pennant depicts the leisure activity vacationers experienced in Miami Beach, Florida, in 1957.
- 1957
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Miami Beach, Fla.," 1957
Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. This colorful pennant depicts the leisure activity vacationers experienced in Miami Beach, Florida, in 1957.
- Pennant, "Miami Beach, Florida," 1940-1965 - Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. This pennant with local attractions depicted in the letters of the city's name helped vacationers relive their trip to Miami Beach, Florida.
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Miami Beach, Florida," 1940-1965
Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. This pennant with local attractions depicted in the letters of the city's name helped vacationers relive their trip to Miami Beach, Florida.
- Snack House, Miami Beach, Florida, 1935-1950 - Photographic cards like this one, with their glued-on labels, were a preliminary step taken by Dexter Press before producing postcards for small-business owners to mail or hand out to customers. The Regal Snack House was located one block west of the Miami Beach beachfront, a block that was home to many upscale hotels and nightclubs.
- 1935-1950
- Collections - Artifact
Snack House, Miami Beach, Florida, 1935-1950
Photographic cards like this one, with their glued-on labels, were a preliminary step taken by Dexter Press before producing postcards for small-business owners to mail or hand out to customers. The Regal Snack House was located one block west of the Miami Beach beachfront, a block that was home to many upscale hotels and nightclubs.
- Miami Seaquarium Diver with an Ocean Sunfish, circa 1961 - The 38-acre Miami Seaquarium complex opened in 1955 as one of the first oceanariums in the United States. Sea life attractions included marine mammals, fish, sharks, sea turtles, and manatees, in addition to reptiles and birds. From 1963 to 1967, the Miami Seaquarium was a filming location for the popular television series <em>Flipper</em>.
- circa 1961
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Miami Seaquarium Diver with an Ocean Sunfish, circa 1961
The 38-acre Miami Seaquarium complex opened in 1955 as one of the first oceanariums in the United States. Sea life attractions included marine mammals, fish, sharks, sea turtles, and manatees, in addition to reptiles and birds. From 1963 to 1967, the Miami Seaquarium was a filming location for the popular television series Flipper.
- Pennant, "Miami Beach, Fla.," 1940-1965 - Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. Many of these pennants depict images that define the region. This pennant is covered with palm trees, oranges and orange blossoms (and a stray alligator) in addition to an image of Miami Beach.
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Miami Beach, Fla.," 1940-1965
Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. Many of these pennants depict images that define the region. This pennant is covered with palm trees, oranges and orange blossoms (and a stray alligator) in addition to an image of Miami Beach.
- Travel Brochure and Street Map for Miami Beach, Florida, 1947 - The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce promoted their city with this brochure and street map. Travelers and potential future residents learned about the city's history, infrastructure, and year round recreation in this 1947 publication.
- 1947
- Collections - Artifact
Travel Brochure and Street Map for Miami Beach, Florida, 1947
The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce promoted their city with this brochure and street map. Travelers and potential future residents learned about the city's history, infrastructure, and year round recreation in this 1947 publication.
- Pennant, "Souvenir of Miami Beach, Fla.," 1940-1965 - Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. Take a closer look at this souvenir of Miami Beach, Florida. Why does a pennant for a city famous for its oceanfront beaches contain a "Lake Scene" image? Would this remind you of a Florida vacation?
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Souvenir of Miami Beach, Fla.," 1940-1965
Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. Take a closer look at this souvenir of Miami Beach, Florida. Why does a pennant for a city famous for its oceanfront beaches contain a "Lake Scene" image? Would this remind you of a Florida vacation?