Source: Etsy

On Friday I’m off to the Florida Keys (Florida’s southernmost point and boasts some of the state’s most beautiful beaches) to meetup with some friends to spend a week hanging out, snorkelling and diving. This is my first time to the Keys and I’m excited to see what this tropical part of Florida has to offer.

So in honour of my trip, today’s Vintage Photo Tuesday will be vintage images from the Keys themselves.

Enjoy!

Vintage Postcard: Visit the Florida Keys! Key West Overseas Highway Off To Sea with No Seasickness Old Cars on Bridge

Source: Etsy

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Vintage Photos of Key West Florida

1930’s – 1960’s

Groups of people spending the day at the beach – Key West, Florida. -1940s vintage photo.

1940s vintage photo: Groups of people spending the day at the beach - Key West, Florida.

Source: Florida Memory

Sloppy Joe’s Bar, Key West, Florida -January 1938. There is also a Sloppy Joes in Havana, Cuba which I have been too.

1930s Vintage Photo: January 1938 Sloppy Joe's Bar, Key West, Florida

Photographer- Arthur Rothstein Source: Yale.edu

Loungers in barbershop, Key West, Florida 1938.

1930's Vintage Photo of Loungers / men in a barbershop, Key West, Florida 1938

Photographer- Arthur Rothstein Source: Yale.edu

1950s vintage photo of a group of women in 1950s swimsuits posing with key lime pies for the Key Lime Festival in Key West Florida 1953.

FURTHER READING: Fun & Wacky Vintage Beauty Pageants

Time to pick the limes! What cute 1950s hats on our key lime ladies.

1950s vintage photo of a group of women in 1950s swimsuits posing with limes while picking them for the Key Lime Festival in Key West Florida 1953

Source: Florida Memory

Key West, the southernmost city in the United States, has many motels to accommodate tourists. Most of the motels are located on the atlantic side of the city. Photo 1960s.

FURTHER READING: Mid-Century Motel/ Hotel Advertising

1960s Photo: Key West, the southernmost city in the United States, has many motels to accommodate tourists. Most of the motels are located on the atlantic side of the city.

Source: Florida Memory

1962 Hotel Poolside.

FURTHER READING: 1950s / 1960s Outdoor Patio Furniture Ideas

1960s Vintage Photo of Florida Keys Hotel Pool -1962

Source: Florida Memory

More fun on the beach. South Beach at the end of Duval Street, 1950.

1950s Vintage Photo of Key West Florida Beach - South Beach at the end of Duval Street

Source: Flickr

The Southern-most home in the United States, Key West Florida, January 1938.

Photographer- Arthur Rothstein Source: Yale.edu

Stone house built of coral rock.

Source: Florida Memory

1960 photo: View of the entrance to the Key West Aquarium.

1960's vintage photo: View of the entrance to the Key West Aquarium

Source: Florida Memory

This sign designates mile zero of U.S. 1 in Key West, Florida, the southernmost tip of the United States.

Source: Pinterest

Okay friends I’m off for a week! As always follow my adventures on Instagram and have a super week.

Question Time: Have you ever been to the Florida Keys? If so share your favourite parts of your trip in the comments section below. Thanks!

FURTHER READING: Vintage Travel Posts 1920s-1960s (Archived blog posts)

Liz

Okay Friends! This is my last blog post for 2 weeks as I’m heading off to Malaysia again for 10 days of snorkeling and learning about how to protect the Marine Life. I’m very excited! BUT I did not want to leave before posting my Etsy Holiday Gift Guide 2018-The Vintage Version so that you can all get you shopping done while I’m gone (and then it’s just me left running around the world wide web looking for deals).

Corset department at the Crowley-Milner department store, Detroit, Michigan, 1941
By Arthur Siegel.

November 2022 NOTE: As the title said this post WAS from 2018, so all of these items shown below are now gone, however you CAN still shop on Etsy. Here are vintage collections on the platform that you can browse and shop from that I have created in 2022 and updated regularly.

I adore Etsy and have been an avid shopper on the site for years and years buying everything from 1940s dresses to most of all my gifts for family friends. I love the selection and there is always something for someone (as you will see below).

So Happy Shopping and guess what? Everything on this list is under $100 as well!

Disclosure: Some of the links on my blog from Etsy are Affiliate Links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

NOTE: If you click on any of the items featured below and they are not available, don’t fret! Hit the search button and see what else is on the websites. There are 1000’s and 1000’s of items being listed daily.

For the Dog Lover-Vintage Scottie Dog Tea Towel. 1950’s Kitchen Linen.

Further Reading: ‘Everyone Loves a Scottie Dog‘

1950s Kitchen: Vintage Scottie Dog Tea Towel. 1950's Kitchen Linen.

Source: Etsy

One more adorable 1950s Kitchen Tea Towel for anyone on your list who loves a little Kitsch in their life.

Vintage 1950's Mid-Century Kitsch Linen Kitchen Tea Towels

Source: Etsy

Flamingo and Cocktail Fans come together in this adorable 1950s Metal Tray. LOVE! (Note: SOLD-a Friend Bought it after seeing post)

Vintage 1950's Flamingo Metal Tray. Mid Century Serving Tray/ Cocktails/Retro. Christmas Drinks/Hostess Gift

Source: Etsy

I have always enjoyed vintage items from Canada’s History and when it’s a piece of history from my own families experience, it makes it even better. Seen below is a Vintage souvenir dish from the Montreal Expo of 1967. My father and his family attended this expo and it’s cool to think that what you see below is what they saw as well when they were walking around (P.S. I’m not buying this because I already have memorabilia from the expo).

Take home a piece of Canadian history today!

Vintage souvenir dish from the Montreal Expo of 1967

Source: Etsy

Never worry about Hat Pins again! I own one of these 1940s ‘Hold Tite” Hat Holders myself and they work quite well.

Vintage 1940's Hold Tite Elastic Hat Holder New on Original Card, 1940's Vintage Women's Hat Accessories

Source: Etsy

Vintage Catalogs are truly the best for fashion inspiration! Like this one from Sears, Roebuck and Co. dated August 1945 featuring 16 pages of vintage fashion that you could of ordered the patterns for from Butterick.

Vintage 40's Dresses Catalog 1940s Fashion 1945 Sears Roebuck

Source: Etsy

For the man in your life: Rolls Razor Viscount Nickel Plated Razor In Box, All Instructions and Parts in a Beautiful Silver Metal Case.

Rolls Razor Viscount Nickel Plated Razor In Box, All Instructions and Parts, Rolls Razor Kit Set, In Beautiful Silver Metal Case

Source: Etsy

I’m a Lindy Hopper and I love anything to do with “dance”, like these 2 adorable teenage dancing Salt & Pepper Shakers. This would be perfect for anyone who loves dance and kitschy items.

Vintage Dancing Teens Salt and Pepper Shakers

Source: Etsy

Bakers in the family? How about giving them this complete Sears Cookie Press and Cake Decorator Set from the 1950s? I think they will absolutely love it!

Vintage Sears Cookie Press Set, Aluminum, Cake Decorating, Cookie Making, 22 pieces, 1950s, Mid Century, Christmas Gift for Her, Baking Set

Source: Etsy

What a fun and creative gift! A 1950’s vintage customizable picture bracelet. Wear someone special on your wrist so you will never forget them.

1950's vintage customizable picture bracelet - gold coloured

Source: Etsy

Romance Comic Book Lovers Alert! 1950s & 1960s Set of 2 Comics from Patsy Walker & Personal Love (ohhhhh). I have several myself and they are FILLED to the brim with fun content and would indeed make a wonderful gift for someone with a sense of humour.

Source: Etsy

Do you have a friend or family member who likes to have a well crafted cocktail while travelling? Then this ‘1950s Vintage Travel Bar Case’ is a MUST for their collection. How cool would they look breaking this out? Very cool.

Vintage Travel Bar Case with Seagram's accessories-1950s

Source: Etsy

I know that many of my readers have a soft spot for Vintage Poodle Figurines from the 1950s and 1960s. So maybe it’s time to buy yourself something nice today since you have done such a good job shopping for everyone else ?

Vintage Poodle Figurines Ceramic Mother and Puppy Pearlescent Glaze Set of 2 MCM Decor Retro 1950s Dog Figurine 1960s Home

Source: Etsy

Well friends that is the end of the Holiday guide. I hope these Etsy gifts have inspired your holiday shopping list and I look forward to hearing what everyone received AND purchased this Holiday Season.

Have a great couple of weeks friends and remember to follow me on Instagram to not miss my adventures in Sea Turtle land.

Liz

Tag: vintage blogger

Vintage Photo Tuesday: Key West Florida 1930s-1960s

Vintage Photos of Key West Florida

1930’s – 1960’s

Etsy Holiday Gift Guide 2018-The Vintage Version