Antique Postcard 1921 Gondolas Flamingo Hotel Lost Miami Florida Biscayne Bay
Historical Significance: This vintage postcard depicts the legendary Flamingo Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida’s first luxury resort. Opened in 1921 by developer Carl Fisher, this 11-story hotel was the centerpiece of the "Billion Dollar Sandbar."
It famously featured a fleet of Venetian gondolas that Fisher imported to cruise Biscayne Bay, adding a touch of European romance to the Florida tropics. The building was a Miami Beach skyline fixture until its demolition in the 1950s.
Era: White Border Era
Publisher: J.N. Chamberlain
Type: Printed Lithograph
Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"
Condition: The card remains unposted, with light wear through the ages.
This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.