Vintage Postcard 1939 Orange Grove Orlando FL DeLona Duck Inn Social History

2026-05-01T12:33:46-07:00

Price: 22.00

Social History: This is a rare primary source mention of early Florida boarding houses and local social hubs. It documents the traveler's temporary residence at 930 Kuhl Ave and their plans to move on to DeLano, specifically mentioning a stay at the "Duck Inn":

"Orlando Fla. Feb 6/39. 930 Kuhl Ave. Elmer you know where you were last Feb 6 that is the day you had that big breakfast grapefruit and bacon would it suit you to help us pick these oranges we are staying here all of Feb then we go to DeLona we are boarding at the Duck Inn one of the girls knew me yet she said there were more in the bunch all are well."

Scene: This postcard features a classic landscape of a flourishing Orange Grove in Florida, capturing the quintessence of Florida’s mid-century citrus industry and its importance as a destination for winter travelers.

Postal History: Postmarked in Orlando, FLA, on February 7, 1939, and addressed to Mr. E. F. Groff in Rheems, Pennsylvania.

Era: Linen

Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"

Type: Linen

Publisher: E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis.

Condition: Light corner bumping, light age-toning on back, stray postal ink cancellation marks on front