Here’s an envelope mailed from Tampa with a neat logo on it. Interesting how various sports were intertwined in the name. The Platt Street Bridge shown in the illustration is amongst a number of historic bridges around Downtown Tampa. At one time the Platt, Lafayette, etc. bridges were often used to promote Tampa in photography and illustrations.
Mercel-Wenzel in Delray Beach
On Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray Beach, Mercer Wenzel is one of Florida’s last old-time department stores. Established in 1930, it’s probably the only two-story old-fashioned department store left in the state.
The current owner – who bought the place in 1957 – still works in the men’s department. Selling sensible resort wear for men and women, children’s clothing, and home décor in a setting where Sinatra croons; yes, you can find old-fashioned handkerchiefs, robes, and slippers here, too. Open 9-5 Mon-Sat.
Historic sponging boat in Apalachicola
It’s dowtown Apalachicola and one of the old fishing boats displayed near the water. Swampy is posing in between the fence pickets.
Here is the Thomas Center in Gainesville. You can learn more about the facility by clicking here. You can learn it’s history by clicking here. It’s a multi-purpose facility with exhibit room and event space.
Here is one of the history exhibits.
The stairway is neat. Notice the tapestries on the wall and railing.
Here is the second floor. You can better tell how this was once hotel space. There are a few hotels in Florida that are like this, all larger, and still open like The Colony in Delray Beach.
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