Vintage Postcard Entrance to Fort Marion St. Augustine Florida W.J. Harris
$ 3.7
Description
Vintage Postcard Entrance to Fort Marion St. Augustine Florida W.J. Harris. This vintage postcard features the entrance to Fort Marion in St. Augustine, Florida, showcasing the historic stone fortifications and the wooden bridge spanning the dry moat. The image provides a scenic view of the moat area with calm water visible beyond the fort, highlighting the architecture and military history of one of the oldest European-built forts in the continental United States. The postcard is colorized in a hand-tinted style typical of early 20th century postcards, providing a nostalgic glimpse into Florida's rich colonial past. Published by W.J. Harris Co., St. Augustine, Fla., this postcard is an original print with the unique identifier 115676. The back includes a brief historical note explaining that in Spanish days, a drawbridge was originally used where the current bridge stands, with the moat being six feet deeper and filled with water. The card also features the C.T. American Art Colored marking, indicating the popular early postcard colorization technique. This collectible postcard is a fine piece for history enthusiasts, collectors of Floridian memorabilia, or those interested in early American coastal defenses.
