Vintage Postcard 1960s Ice Water Carillon Hotel Miami Beach FL MiMo Architecture

Social History: Sent in the 1960s, this card represents the era of the "Great American Road Trip," when Miami Beach was the primary winter playground for the East Coast. The handwritten message from "Ruth" is a perfect travel snapshot, noting her side trip to Key West and her room with an ocean view.

Scene: Captures the golden age of Miami Modern (MiMo) architecture. The Carillon, designed by renowned architect Norman Giller, was the pinnacle of mid-century luxury. The back of the card highlights "circulating ice water" and "21" T.V." in every room—amenities that were cutting-edge at the time.

Era: Chrome (1939–Present)
Publisher: Official Carillon Hotel souvenir card
Type: Chrome
Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"
Condition: Softening at edges and corners. The back is clean with legible blue ink handwriting

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