{"product_id":"jacksonville-beach-florida-roller-coaster-bathing-amusements-1933-postcard","title":"Jacksonville Beach Florida Roller Coaster Bathing Amusements 1933 Postcard","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"392\"\u003eThis postcard was posted in 1933 and depicts Jacksonville Beach, Florida, featuring a large wooden roller coaster rising above a crowded shoreline of bathers and seaside amusements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"794\"\u003eCoastal resort towns in Florida expanded rapidly during the early twentieth century, with Jacksonville Beach emerging as a major recreational destination combining ocean bathing with boardwalk-style attractions. Large wooden roller coasters and amusement structures became defining features of these environments, creating a hybrid landscape where leisure, spectacle, and seaside tourism intersected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eThe card presents a densely populated beach scene with swimmers in the surf, early automobiles lined along the shore, and a prominent lattice-frame roller coaster dominating the background. Hand-colored tones highlight the blue-green water and sandy foreground, while the structural geometry of the coaster provides contrast against the open shoreline. The reverse shows postal use with a dated 1933 marking and standard divided back format typical of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52977333239992,"sku":"20250324","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_d0b81342-fcde-4807-8f0f-d86219dd76db.jpg?v=1772956441","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/jacksonville-beach-florida-roller-coaster-bathing-amusements-1933-postcard","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}