Vintage Post Card Historical architecture, St. Augustine, Florida, U.S. history

Postcard Theme: Historical architecture, St. Augustine, Florida, U.S. history, colonial fortifications.

Front Image: This postcard features a colorful illustration of the Old City Gates of St. Augustine, Florida, built in 1743. The gates are made of coquina rock and consist of two large square pillars that stand at 20 feet high. The image showcases the historic charm of the structure, with lush greenery and a clear blue sky, capturing the timelessness of the site. The gates once served as an entrance to the oldest city in the U.S. and were part of the city's fortifications.

Back Image: The back of the postcard provides a detailed description of the Old City Gates. It notes that the gates were built in 1743, are made of coquina rock, and gives measurements of the pillars and walls. The postcard format is standard, with space for a stamp (domestic: one cent, foreign: two cents), the recipient's address, and a small vertical label indicating "C.T. American Art" along the side. The absence of any writing or stamp suggests the postcard is unmailed.