1964 Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse FL Aerial View Postcard - Mailed Note - Seascape
$ 3.8
Description
1964 Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse FL Aerial View Postcard - Mailed Note - Seascape. This vintage postcard presents an aerial perspective of the Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse, a beacon situated in Pompano Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida. Published by Color-Photo Postcards & Records Co., the image, captured by photographer R.M. Hankins, showcases the lighthouse's architecture and its coastal setting. The high-angle shot provides a comprehensive view of the inlet, the adjacent shoreline, and the surrounding maritime landscape. The verso bears a postmark from Pompano Beach, Florida, dating the card to 1964, offering a snapshot of mid-century postal transit. Addressed to Mr. and Mrs. R. Clyde Smith & Monroe Abzug in Wenonah, New Jersey, the card features a handwritten message, the full content of which remains partially obscured. A pink "Pray for Peace" stamp, adorned with the portrait of Abraham Lincoln, is affixed, reflecting the sociopolitical sentiments of the era. The postcard exhibits expected signs of age, including some yellowing, edge wear, and corner wear, all of which contribute to its historical patina. This chromolithographic artifact serves as a tangible link to the past, capturing both the scenic beauty of the Florida coast and the personal correspondence of its time.
