Vintage Postcard Fort Marion St. Augustine Florida Early 1900s
$ 2.77
Description
Vintage Postcard Fort Marion St. Augustine Florida Early 1900s. The fort, also known as Castillo de San Marcos, is a masonry star fort built by the Spanish in the late 1600s and is the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States. This vintage postcard features a colorized image of Fort Marion, a historic landmark in St. Augustine, Florida. The fort, also known as Castillo de San Marcos, is a masonry star fort built by the Spanish in the late 1600s and is the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States. The postcard depicts the fort's stone walls and sentry towers with two figures walking along the shoreline, adding a charming historical ambiance. The postcard is an original early 20th century linen-type card, noted by the textured, slightly grainy print typical of postcards produced in that era. It bears a Spanish coat of arms in the upper left corner and is labeled "Fort Marion, St. Augustine, Fla." in red text on the front. The card is unused, with a divided back for correspondence and address, reflecting postcard styles introduced after 1907. This collectible piece captures a significant piece of American and Floridian history, perfect for postcard collectors, history enthusiasts, and those interested in Spanish colonial architecture.
