Antique Postcard 1915 Jacksonville Florida Riverside Park Caroline Cushing MA

Social History: A handwritten message from "Bill" to Miss Caroline "Carrie" Cushing provides a charming look at early Florida tourism. Caroline was part of the prominent Cushing family of Hanover, Massachusetts, a lineage with deep historical roots in New England. Bill’s playful note about "early to bed" and spending New Year's Eve in a "pretty spot" like Jacksonville captures the relaxed atmosphere of the Southern winter season. 

Scene: Shows the lake at Riverside Park, one of the city's oldest parks, during the height of its early 20th-century development.

Era: Divided Back (1907–1915)
Publisher: H. & W. B. Drew Co., Jacksonville, FL
Type: Printed Lithograph
Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"
Condition: Light creasing and soft edges. Clear writing and Flag Stamp Cancel. 

This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.