Vintage Gandy Bridge St. Petersburg Tampa FL Linen Postcard C.T. American Art
$ 5.02
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Vintage Gandy Bridge St. Petersburg Tampa FL Linen Postcard C.T. American Art. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a captivating piece of Florida history with this vintage linen postcard showcasing the iconic Gandy Bridge, proudly proclaimed as "THE LONGEST AUTOMOBILE TOLL-BRIDGE IN THE WORLD" at the time of its creation. The postcard vividly captures the expansive 6-mile span connecting St. Petersburg and Tampa, Florida, over the shimmering waters. Depicted are classic automobiles traversing the bridge, alongside a sleek speedboat and a tranquil canoe, offering a glimpse into early 20th-century life and travel. This collectible postcard, part of the "BEAUTIFUL FLORIDA SERIES" by Asheville Post Card Co. and printed by C. T. American Art Colored, exemplifies the distinct texture and vibrant coloring characteristic of linen postcards from the era. The detailed illustration highlights the bridge's significant engineering achievement and its role in connecting two major Florida cities. A true historical artifact, it evokes the spirit of adventure and progress during a pivotal time in American infrastructure development and Floridian tourism.
