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Ruins of the Old Braden Castle, near Bradentown, Fla.

Postcard depicting the ruins of the Old Braden Castle near Bradentown (now Bradenton), Florida. The structure appears abandoned with only the outer stone walls standing. Postmarked November 13, 1908.

Tags braden castle, bradenton, Florida, Postcard, The Valentine & Sons’ Publishing Co.

Position: 245 (32 views)

Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens

Postcard featuring a vibrant color photo of the ruins of the old Sugar Mill near Daytona Beach, Florida, also known as Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens. Postmarked 1968. The back reads, “The old Sugar Mill near Daytona Beach, Florida. Built in early 18th century, is now in ruins and overrun with vines, but an outstanding attraction for the many tourists, coming to Daytona Beach.”

Tags bongoland, Dunlawton sugar mill, Florida, port orange, Postcard, Southern Card & Novelty

Position: 244 (34 views)

St. Anne Shrine, Grotto of Lourdes, Lake Wales, Fla.

A colored postcard for the St. Anne Shrine in Lake Wales, showing the Grotto of Lourdes at the site. The back reads, " Reproduction of famous grotto of Lourdes in France, where Our Lady appeared to Bernadette Soubiroux on 18 occasions. Dedicated by His Grace the Most Rev. Patrick Barry, Bishop of St. Augustine, Fla. on February 11th, 1933 on the occasion of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the apparition."

Tags Curteich-Chicago, Florida, Lake Wales, Postcard, st anne shrine

Position: 241 (39 views)

Beautyrest Cabins

A postcard for the Beautyrest Cabins in Bayard, Fla. The back reads, "16 Cottages (22 rooms) With Private Baths, Hot and Cold Water. Garages. Gifts, Candies and Jellies. Modern Restaurant Serving Good Food. Air Colled In Summer, Duo Therm Heated In Winter. Winter. Reservations, P. O. Box 6. Telephone Bayard 2. Mr. & Mrs. F. Sarman, Props. On U.S. No. 1. 15 Miles South of Jacksonville at BAYARD, FLORIDA."

Tags bayard, beautyrest cabins, Florida, Jacksonville, Postcard

Position: 164 (98 views)

Horne's Restaurant matchbook cover

A matchbook cover for Horne's Restaurant

Tags horne's restaurant, Jacksonville, matchbook cover, Postcard

Position: 195 (78 views)

Horne's Motor Lodge/Four Flames Buffet

A real photo postcard for Horne's Motor Lodge and Four Flames BUffet in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The back reads, "Warm hospitality is our trademark - 132 beautiful, comfortable guest rooms - large swimming pool with two sun decks - our Four Flames Buffet featuring good home cooking is one of the largest anywhere. Kids sleep free."

Tags fayetteville, four flames buffet, horne's motor lodge, north carolina, Postcard

Position: 188 (81 views)

St. Anastasia Catholic Church School and Rectory, Fort Pierce, Fla.

A black and white RPPC of the old St. Anastasia Catholic Church, school, and rectory in Fort Pierce, Fla.

Tags Florida, fort pierce, Postcard, St. Anastasia Catholic Church

Position: 182 (84 views)

Old Spanish Mission, New Smyrna, Fla.

A black and white RPPC of the "chapel" ruins at the New Smyrna Sugar Mill Ruins. Decades later, after extensive research, it was officially declared to have been a sugar mill, not a Spanish mission.

Tags new smyrna, new smyrna beach, new smyrna sugar mill ruins, Postcard, volusia county

Position: 207 (73 views)