Vintage Walker Memorial Sanitarium Hospital Lake Lillian Avon Park FL Postcard
$ 5.02
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Vintage Walker Memorial Sanitarium Hospital Lake Lillian Avon Park FL Postcard. Located three miles north of Avon Park on the picturesque Lake Lillian, this institution is captured in a beautiful chromolithograph print by the renowned Curteich-Chicago. 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 piece of Florida's medical and architectural history with this vibrant vintage postcard featuring the Walker Memorial Sanitarium and Hospital. Located three miles north of Avon Park on the picturesque Lake Lillian, this institution is captured in a beautiful chromolithograph print by the renowned Curteich-Chicago. The card showcases the impressive multi-story building, characterized by its distinctive Spanish or Mediterranean Revival architectural style, complete with arched entryways and a stucco finish. Lush tropical landscaping, including numerous tall palm trees, well-maintained lawns, and colorful flower beds, frames the facility, evoking the serene and therapeutic environment it offered. This collectible postcard offers a glimpse into a bygone era, reflecting the development of healthcare facilities in Florida during the mid-20th century. The detailed illustration highlights the building's grandeur and its idyllic setting by the lake, making it a significant historical artifact for collectors of Florida memorabilia, medical history enthusiasts, or those interested in vintage architecture. The artwork's bright, yet subtly aged, color palette is characteristic of Curteich's "C.T. American Art" series, known for their high-quality and popular travel mementos.
