Cypress Gardens Postcard Mounted and Framed | Unused Vintage Postcard Florida Water Skiing | Mounted Under Glass 5"x7" | Bixley Shop

Who doesn't love beautiful women water skiing? Cypress Gardens was famous for its glamorous skiing ladies. This postcard captures these athletic ladies with one mid jump - their poise and athleticism is timeless.

Here's some Cypress Gardens history from Wikipedia: "Cypress Gardens opened on January 2, 1936, as a botanical garden planted by Dick Pope Sr. and his wife Julie. Over the years it became one of the biggest attractions in Florida, known for its water ski shows, gardens, and Southern Belles.

It became known as the "Water Ski Capital of the World" because it was the site of many of the sport's landmark firsts and over 50 world records were broken there. During World War II, soldiers visited and waterskiing was introduced for their entertainment. Numerous movies were filmed at the park, including portions of This is Cinerama, the first feature filmed in the wide-screen format, and a string of Esther Williams films and TV specials in the 1950s and 1960s...Many celebrities and dignitaries have skied and visited at the park, including Elvis Presley, King Hussein of Jordan and his son and successor, King Abdullah II. It was also the site of a Johnny Carson special."

BIXLEY NOTES
• Mid-Century Cypress Garden Water Skiing Framed Postcard
• Mounted on acid free mat board and framed under glass
• Tabletop Easel Frame Measures 5"x7"

VINTAGE NOTES
• In excellent condition

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