Jacksonville, Florida. The Coconut Dock. 1900-1930

Creator

Preview

Item Type

Image

Circa Date

1900-1930

Description

On the Back. Original spelled as cocoanut: Jacksonville, Florida. The Cocoanut Dock. Many years ago the Spanish brig "Providencia" cocoanut-laden was cast away off the Florida coast and the cocoanuts were washed ashore to find congenial climate and soil for reproductive growth. Today the nuts form a considerable item of export through the port of Jacksonville. The cocoanut wharf is one of the sights of the city.

The Hugh C. Leighton Co., Manufacturers, Portland M E., U.S.A. 26394. Made in Germany.

In addition, there is a short note written on the back that reads:

Florida wouldn’t be big enough to hold these “crackers” if they had anything here like that falls. How is this for cocoanuts? I think I would like very much to see your western country. I have a cousin in Seattle, Wash.

Recommended Citation

"Jacksonville, Florida. The Coconut Dock. 1900-1930" (2018). Northeast Florida Regional Postcards. 182.
https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/flapostcards/182