Guide Book and Map St. Augustine Florida

Colorful guidebook to St. Augustine from the early 1950s.

“St. Augustine’s colorful, quaint and often bloody history goes back to Christopher Columbus…to the very beginnings of what we know as the white man’s America. What is more, the history of this ancient-appearing and mellow old city goes even deeper than modern man can fathom into the prehistoric lore of American Indians. The oldest city is a pleasant anachronism set squarely across Florida’s busiest modern rail, water and highway routes.” [pg 5].

This vibrant guidebook to St. Augustine, Florida was manufactured in Boston by Tichnor Bros. Inc. on behalf of the Florida Souvenir Company. Its 30+ pages provide a colorful mid-century overview of America’s oldest city. Descriptive text provides a summary of the town’s history, various locations of interest, recreational opportunities, and transportation options. A centerfold pictorial map showcases 25 attractions, including the original Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Museum (established just a few years prior to publication), the Lightner Museum, and Potter’s Wax Museum.

Source: Ripley’s Odditorium