Mississippi Coast Region

The Mississippi Coast Region consists of Bay St. Louis, Biloxi, Diamondhead, Gautier, Gulfport, Long Beach, Moss Point, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula, Pass Christian, Waveland, Wiggans, Cat Island, and Ship Island.

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Back Bay Shell Road, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of Baby Bay Shell Road in Biloxi, Mississippi with a view of streetcar tracks on the coastline and the water beyond it to the right. A large tree shades part of the road and the streetcar can be seen on the track in the distance. The title of the card is printed in blue below the bottom edge of the image.
Baptist Church, Moss Point, Mississippi

This postcard features a Baptist Church with a tall steeple on top. A wooden fence and trees are in front of the church and a view of the street lined with utility poles is to the right of the church. The title of the card is printed in the bottom edge of the card and the publisher is printed in the bottom left edge.
Beach Road, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of a wagon being pulled by a team of oxen on Beach Road in Biloxi, Mississippi. A man is pictured to the right of the oxen with a whip in his hand. A tree and the waterfront is visible behind them. The title of the card is printed along the bottom of the image.
"Beauvoir" The Old Home of Jefferson Davis, Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of people standing on the front steps and in the yard of Beauvoir, the previous home of Jefferson Davis in Gulfport, Mississippi. The house is a one story white house with white columns and porch railings lining the wrap around porch. Threes with Spanish moss hanging from them are in front of and to the side of the house. The title of the card is printed beneath the image.
Becnel Sisters at a Biloxi, Mississippi Resorts

This postcard features a black and white photograph of two young women in dresses, identified as the Bencel sisters, standing in front of the bushes and landscaping with a Spanish style building behind them. A man wearing a white shirt and fedora is seen to the left standing behind a bush. The photograph is mounted on a black photo album page with "Biloxi Miss. Resort Becnel Sisters" is written in white below the photograph.
Benachi Avenue, Arched By Boss Covered Live Oaken Trees, 100 Years Old, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of Benachi Avenue in Biloxi, Mississippi, a street lined by arched moss covered live Oak trees that are 100 years old. Houses are seen on either side of the street. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card.
Benachi Avenue Oaks, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of Benachi Avenue in Biloxi, Mississippi, a street lined by arched moss covered live Oak trees that are 100 years old. Houses are seen on either side of the street. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card though parts of it is damaged.
Biloxi Yacht Club, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white illustration of the Biloxi Yacht Club, a two story structure constructed in the water. A cupola is on the roof, a porch wraps around the building, and pier leads to it from the beach. Two canoes or small boats are depicted in the water beside the building and a sailboat or yacht is seen out in the open water to the right. The title is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image
Bird's Eye View, Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard is a color illustration of a bird's eye view of the streets, buildings, and landscape of Gulfport, Mississippi. The title of the card is printed in the upper left edge of the image.
"Canara" Arriving at Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the British cargo ship, "Canara" arriving at Gulfport, Mississippi alongside another boat. The boat on the left has three singular sails and the ship on the right has three tiered sails. A small paddle boat with people aboard is in the forefront of the image above the title that is printed along the bottom edge of the image. The publisher's name is printed along the bottom left of the card.
Catholic Church and Convent, Showing a Section of the Sea Wall, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

This postcard features a mostly black and white image of the Catholic Church and convent in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The church is a neoclassical style church with a square clock tower on the left and a shorter square tower on the right. Six, white, two story columns at the front entrance. The convent, to the right of the church, is a two story building with smaller white columns at the entrance and scalloped roof line with a cross perched on top. Another two story house with a second floor balcony is to the left of the church. A portion of the sea wall is visible in the foreground. The title of the card is printed in the upper right of the image.
Catholic Church, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of a Catholic Church in Biloxi, Mississippi, a Gothic style church with arched windows, an arched entrance and a tower on the right corner. A white picket fence encloses the church yard from and small trees are on the corners of the fence. Two people are depicted on the sidewalk at the right corner of the church yard. The title of the card is printed beneath the bottom left edge of the image.
Church and Convent at Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

This postcard is a blue toned illustration of the catholic church and convent at Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The church, on the right, is a neoclassical style church with a square clock tower on the left and a shorter square tower on the right. Six, white, two story columns at the front entrance. The convent, to the right of the church, is a two story building with smaller white columns at the entrance and scalloped roof line with a cross perched on top. A fence runs in front of the buildings and a bare tree is in front of the convent. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the image.
Church of the Redeemer, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the Church of the Redeemer in Biloxi, Mississippi, a one story building with a short bell tower with a cross at the peak and a gabled roof. Ivy is growing up the side of the church and a thin hedge runs in front of it. Trees and bushes are pictured in the lawn across from the church. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the image.
City of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

This postcard features a cityscape view of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi as seen from the water. A system of piers and fish houses is seen in the water with the view of city buildings and trees that line the waterfront of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The most noticeable building is the tall steeple of a church. The title of the card is printed on the left beneath the image and an inscription is written in what appears to be French in the white space below the image.
Colonial Cottages Confederate Inn, Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Confederate Inn at the Colonial Cottages in Gulfport, Mississippi. The Confederate Inn is a glass fronted restaurant with a large red sign across the front that bears it's name and advertises seafood, steaks, chicken and Lounge. Trees and other buildings are seen behind the restaurant and a flagpole with five different flags, including the U. S. flag, the Confederate flag, the British flag and two unidentified flags stands near the street in front of the restaurant. The title of the card is the logo of the restaurant and cottages and includes a Confederate flag at the top. The back of the card includes a brief paragraph advertising the food and atmosphere of the Confederate Inn.
Courthouse, Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Harrison County Courthouse in Gulfport, Mississippi, an two story building with a domed clock tower topped with a cupola. The center entrance is inset between two bump-outs and a curved section of the building is on the right end. Other buildings are seen behind the courthouse and a sidewalk runs in front of it. The title of the card is printed in the lower left edge of the image.
Dreamland in Waveland, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of to canoes out on an lake or body of water. The canoe on the left has two adults and two children. The canoe on the right has four adults and a child on it with the two adults in the middle are rowing with paddles. Trees and green pasture with a cow grazing can be seen behind the lake. The title of the card is printed below the image with the "Miss." written beside it. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Edna Griffin in Portland, Main. "Thanks for the pretty card. Ideal 2793" is written on the left half of the card.
Drift. Dead Snakes, Fish, Pelicans, Alligators, etc.

This postcard features a black and white image of the driftwood, dead animals and fish that washed ashore after the Hurricane of 1947, presumably in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The sea wall can be seen to the right. The title of the card is printed in white along the bottom edge of the image. The storm which is most commonly called the 1947 Fort Lauderdale hurricane but is sometimes referred to as Hurricane George, the 1947 New Orleans hurricane, or the 1947 Pompano Beach (or Broward) hurricane, struck the Gulf Coast in September 1947.
Dukate Theatre Building, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Dukate Theatre Building in Biloxi, Mississippi, a red, two story building with arched windows and doors on both floors, awnings over the rectangular windows in the center of the first floor. White molding surrounds the arches and line the top floor. A banner reading "SKYDOME" is strung between utility poles on either side of the road at the theatre. A dark, two story building with a balcony on the second floor is to the left of the theatre and other buildings are to the right. Street car rails can be seen on the road in front. The title of the card is printed in the upper right corner of the image. Located at 760 Howard Avenue (now 760 Vieux Marché), Dukate’s Theatre opened as a playhouse on July 4, 1899, and in 1910 began to advertise movies.
East View From Elevator, Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features the east view of Gulfport, Mississippi as seen from an elevator with the offices, depot and tracks of the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad, the Great Southern Hotel and other Gulfport landmarks on the beachside in view, ca. 1906. The title of the card is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Miss M and J. Parks in Drew, Mississippi. An in scription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Elks Club, Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Elks Club building in Gulfport, Mississippi. The building is a gray, four story, structures with breezeways or balconies in the center of the building and a decorative roofline. The title of the card is printed along the upper left of the image.
Entrance to Tivoli Hotel, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the entrance to Tivoli Hotel in Biloxi, Mississippi. A Spanish Moss covered Oak stands at the entrance to the driveway with a sign for the hotel and the white arched columns of the hotel are visible beneath the limbs of the tree. Benches and other outdoor furniture are on the hotel grounds. The title of the card is written in white and mostly faded. The back of the card has the name and location of the hotel and the circa date, 1940, written on the back in the upper left corner.
Ferry Boat, Biloxi River, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of a ferry boat launching from the dock on the Biloxi River in Biloxi, Mississippi. Four men are abord the boat, three standing and one seated. Two men are seen on the dock near the river's bank. Trees and orange and blue sky are pictured behind the river's bank. The title od the card is printed in the upper right of the image.
Fishing Fleet, Pascagoula, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of a fleet of fishing boats docked in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Five boats are docked alongside of some fishing shacks on the water. The title of the card is printed in the bottom right corner of the image.
Fort Massachusetts and Light House, Ship Island

This postcard features a color illustration of Fort Massachusetts with the Lighthouse in the distance on Ship Island. Fort Massachusetts is a round structure with square windows. People are depicted as standing along the edge of the first building and small house and lighthouse are depicted in the distance to the right. The title of the card is printed along the top of the image.
Fort Massachusetts; Ship Island; 12 Miles off Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white illustration of Fort Massachusetts with the Lighthouse in the distance on Ship Island. Fort Massachusetts is a round structure with square windows. People are depicted as standing along the edge of the first building and small house and lighthouse are depicted in the distance to the right. The title of the card is printed in the bottom right corner of the image.
Front Beach, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a sepia toned view of Front Beach in Biloxi, Mississippi with a line of trees to the left of the sandy beach and the Gulf waters with piers to the right of the beachfront. Electric power poles line the beach. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card.
Gathering Oysters, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of two men on a small boat holding poles while they gather oysters in Biloxi, Mississippi. A pile of oysters is in the center of the boat. Other boats and water structures are seen behind the men. The title of the card is printed in the lower left of the image.
Great Southern Hotel, Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Great Southern Hotel in Gulfport, Mississippi. The hotel is a large, four story, L-shaped structure with balconies along the second floor of the shorter portion of the building, dormer windows long the roof, and is depicted as having green siding with a red roof. Colorful bushes and trees dot the hotel grounds, a long sidewalk leads to the hotel entrance, and a tennis court is to the right of the sidewalk. A view of the Gulf is seen behind the hotel with boats out on the water. The title of the card is printed in the upper left of the image.
Gulfport, Mississippi Souvenir Cards

This is a portfolio/packet of 18 connected postcards with more than 20 scenes, printed by E. C. Kropp of Milwaukee, of scenes in Gulfport, Miss. Inside is a two-paragraph essay describing Gulfport as Mississippi’s leading seaport, with extraordinary descriptions and detail of Gulfport in the 1920s. Views include: East Beach Sea Wall; Bank of Gulfport; Edgewater Gulf Hotel; Gulf Coast Military Academy; Bathers enjoying Gulf waters; Elks’ Club on the Gulf of Mexico; West Beach Sea Wall; Pine Hills Hotel on the Bay; Moonlight on the Gulf of Mexico; Twenty-fifth Avenue; U. S. Post Office and Federal Building; West Beach Driveway, Old Spanish Trail; Back Lawn of Great Southern Hotel; Gulf-Park College; U. S. Veterans’ Hospital; East Beach Drive; Hotel Markam; Gulfport Country Club; Harrison County Court House; and Lawn on Gulf-Park College overlooking Gulf. Ca. 1920.
Gulf Vista, Edgewater Gulf Hotel, in Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the Gulf of Mexico from the Edgewater Gulf Hotel grounds with a Palm tree, Oak trees and a pier in view. The title, "Gulf Vista--Edgewater Gulf Hotel--in Mississippi" is printed along the bottom edge of the image.
Hancock County Courthouse, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

This postcard features a color image of the Hancock County Courthouse in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, a two story, red brick building with a dome in the center of the roof, six columns across the front, and dental molding along the roofline. Two bare trees stand on the right corner of the courthouse. The title of the card is printed sideways along the right edge of the card.
Harrison County Courthouse, Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Harrison County Courthouse in Gulfport, Mississippi, a two story, red brick, Craftsman style building with a third floor on the center portion of the building. Decorative cornices and corbels decorate the roofline. A line of trees runs in front of the courthouse and a Confederate monument is seen to the left. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card. A brief paragraph on the back of the card provides the following history on the courthouse: "The Harrison County Court House was destroyed by fire in 1916, and the new building was erected in 1917. The Monument on the left of the picture was erected in 1911 by the Daughters of the Confederacy in memory of the Confederate Dead."
Hill's Motel, Picayune, Mississippi

This postcard features two black and white images of the Hill's Motel in Picayune, Mississippi. The main image features the exterior of the motel, a mid-century style building with rounded edges and two porticos. A large sign for the motel that advertises "air conditioned" stands beside the motel. The second image is inset in the lower right of the card and features an interior room including a bed, a chair, nightstands, and curtains. The back of the car includes a brief paragraph describing the motel. "I'm at Hill's Motel, Picayune, Miss., 55 miles north of New Orleans, 64 miles south of Hattiesburg, Miss., on U. S. 11, 35 miles from the Gulf Coast. all rooms in this Motel are fully airconditioned, equipped with air-foam mattresses, beautiful furniture, ceramic tile baths with combination tub and shower, telephones, radios and service with a smile. You are served a "Good Morning" cup of coffee and newspaper--compliments of the management."
Historic Church of the Redeemer, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the historic Church of the Redeemer in Biloxi, Mississippi, a two story church with white trim around the windows and doors. The "Ring in the Tree" oak is in the foreground on the left edge of the image and the "ring" is visible in the limb. The church is partially obscured by other trees that are draped with Spanish moss. The title of the card is written in white along the bottom edge of the image.
Howard Avenue, (Main Business District), Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of Howard Avenue and the businesses located there. Multiple colorful signs are visible on the buildings on either side of the street. Cars are parked on the left side of the street and also depicted as driving. People or depicted on the sidewalks. The title of the card is printed along the bottom of the image. The back of the card includes the following description of Biloxi: "Biloxi combines he alluring atmosphere of the Old South with the spirit of the new in a charming four-season resort. Nestling among moss-draped oaks that grow along an irregular peninsular shore-line, the city looks out upon the blue waters of the Mississippi Sound. In its interesting history seven flags at different times have flown over the destinies of Biloxi."
Ice Factory and Cold Storage Plant, Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the ice factory and cold storage plant in Gulfport, Mississippi, a long white building with a smoke stack and a tower on the left end of the building. The entrance has an arched doorway and there are two dormers on the roof. small trees and bushes are in the front lawn of the plant. The title of the card is printed on the upper right of the image.
Jeff Davis Avenue, Long Beach, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the buildings on either side of Jeff Davis Avenue in Long Beach, Mississippi. Cars are pictured parked on either side of the street and utility poles are primarily on the right side of the street. A "Grocery" sign is visible on the corner building on the right. The title of the card is along the bottom edge of the card. A paragraph describing the street is printed in the upper left corner of the card and reads "Jeff Davis Avenue, with Post office in left foreground. Modern stores, an excellent school, pure artesian water and beautiful sand beach are advantages enjoyed at long Beach, Mississippi."
Kinloch on the Gulf, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of three houses as viewed from the street. A white picket fence runs in front of the houses and threes are in the front yards and between the sidewalk and the street, partially obscuring the houses on the left and right. The house in the center is a white, two story building with a long front porch and a second story balcony. A short balcony is in front of a dormer window in the center of the roof. The porch and both balconies have white railing and thing white columns. The title of the card is printed in red along the bottom of the image.
Log Train, Finkbine Lumber Company, Wiggins, Mississippi

This postcard features a sepia toned image of a log train from the Finkbine Lumber Company in Wiggins, Mississippi on the railroad tracks beside a body of water. Logs are seen on the right side of the tracks as well as on the flat rail cars attached to the train. A thick puff of dark smoke is pictured coming from the smoke stack of the train and a small building is seen behind the train. The title is printed along the bottom of the image as "Log Train, Finkbine L'B' R. Co. Wiggins, Miss."
Lopez Residence, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the Lopez residence in Biloxi, Mississippi, a white, two story house with a rounded front porch and second story balcony that have white columns, a cupola on the right end, and decorative moldings an the front facade. White rocking chairs are on the front porch and a black iron fence encases the small yard. Two men and two women dressed in late 19th century clothing are sanding on the sidewalk in front of the house and a water tower can be seen in the distance to the right of the house. The title of the card is printed along the bottom left of the image.
Lovers Lane, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of a path referred to as Lover's Lane that runs along the beach front in Biloxi, Mississippi. Trees and a pond are on the right of the path and trees and the gulf with fishing houses and piers is on the left of the path. The title of the card is printed along the upper left of the image.
Mary Mahoney's Old French House Restaurant Wine List, Biloxi, Mississippi

This wine list for Mary Mahoney's Old French House Restaurant Wine List includes an image of a small house on the cover and two pages of various kinds of wine and the last page of a woman in a white dress pillar with a note that reads "Thank you for visiting with us. We hope you return again, soon.
Mary Walker Fishing Camp, Gautier, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the Mary Walker Fishing Camp in Gautier, Mississippi. Trees, picnic tables, and playground equipment are on the grounds in front of some small buildings and cabins. The title of the card is printed along the bottom left of the image. A brief description of the camp is printed in the upper left corner that reads "Mary Walker Fishing Camp P. O. Box 54, Gautier, Miss. Salt and fresh water fishing cottages with tile bath and kitchenettes."
Methodist Church, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Methodist Church in Biloxi, Mississippi, a Gothic style church with a bell tower on the left corner, arched doorways and windows and two smaller towers on the right end. People are depicted as standing along the exterior wall on the left side of the church. The title of the card is printed in the upper right of the image.
Mirrored Ceiling in the Marine Room, Hotel Buena Vista, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a color image of the mirrored ceiling in the marine room of the Hotel Buena Vista in Biloxi, Mississippi. Red upholstered dining chairs and mirrored tables are in the center of the room and red upholstered bar fronts are on either side of the room with two white pillars in the center of the room among the tables. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card. A brief description of the Marine Room is printed in the upper left corner on the back of the card and reads "The Marine Room of Hotel Buena Vista, Biloxi, Miss. A smart air-conditioned cocktail lounge, overlooking the Gulf of Mexico."
Mississippi Centennial Exposition, Gulfport, Mississippi, December 10th, 1917 to June 10th, 1918, The Coliseum

This is an official post card of the Mississippi Centennial Exposition featuring the Coliseum, built in the same architectural style as all the exposition buildings--a long, structure with decorative moldings along the roof and arched windows and doors. Flags fly from the roof raised decorative moldings. Flower-lined walkways lead up to the building. The title at the top of the card notes the exposition was supposed to last from Dec. 10, 1917 to June 10, 1918. The title identifying the Manufacturers Building is at the bottom edge of the card.
Mr. Angelo in Action Putting the Personal Touch to All Orders, Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of six chefs in the kitchen at Angelo's place, a restaurant in Gulfport, Mississippi. A long butcher block counter is in the center of the kitchen and five of the chefs are standing behind it while the chef in front holds a plate of food with a ladle poised over it. The other chef or kitchen worker is standing in the left side of the kitchen in front of row of cabinets with the phrase "Cleanliness is our Motto" painted on it. All of the counter tops have plates, dishes of food, pans of lobster, bowls, and other kitchen tools and vessels on them. A pot rack above the center counter displays various styles of pots and pans. The title of the card is printed in the bottom left of the image. Text advertising to "Dine at Angelo's Place" is printed in the upper left of the card, describing the food and atmosphere of the restaurant.
New Magnolia Hotel, Pass Christian, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the New Magnolia Hotel in Pass Christian, Mississippi, a white, three story building with a long, covered front porch, and a rounded tower on the left side of the building at the end of the porch. People are depicted as standing on the front porch steps and trees and benches are seen on the front lawn, including a circular bench with a cone in the center. The title of the card is printed along the bottom right edge of the image.
New Magnolia Hotel, Pass Christian, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the New Magnolia Hotel in Pass Christian, Mississippi, a white, two story building with a covered porch. Large, leafy trees are in the front lawn, partially obscuring the hotel from view. A sidewalk goes from the street to the front porch. The title of the card is printed along the bottom of the card.
Oaks--"Ring in the Tree", Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the Oak tree in Biloxi that has a ring or natural hole in a branch. The tree is located behind a white iron fence in front of a white, two story house. A dark, two story house is to the right behind the tree. The title of the card is printed along the bottom left edge of the image.
Old Home of General Andrew Jackson, Waveland, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of a home once occupied by General Andrew Jackson in Waveland, Mississippi. The house, a one story white house with white columns along the porch and a cupola, is situated on the waterfront with one tree on the left and one tree covering the right side of the house. The house is depicted as being reflected on the water. The title of the card is printed along the bottom of the card. An inscription is written on the left half of the back of the postcard though the card was never mailed.
Oyster Factory, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the buildings, piers, and fishing houses located at the oyster factory in Bay St. Louis. Driftwood is visible on the shoreline. The title of the card is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image.
Oyster Schooners Unloading at Canning Factory, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of people gathered on the doc where several carts of oysters are waiting to be unloaded into the oyster shed at the canning factory in Biloxi, Mississippi. The figurehead of the oyster schooner is visible to the right of the dock. The Oyster sheds and the canning factory buildings are visible on shore. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card.
Pascagoula High School, Pascagoula, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the Pascagoula High School in Pascagoula, Mississippi, a three story, brick building with four pillar columns at the entrance. A large group of students and teachers are gathered on the steps and on the grounds at the front of the building. "John Stener" is written sideways on the right edge of the card and the title of the card is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image.
Railroad Tracks in Ansley, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad (L&NRR) train tracks in Ansley, Mississippi. Three men in black suits are standing to the left of the railroad tracks and a large sign reading "Ansley" is among the trees behind the men. The location of the photo is printed beneath the image. An inscription is written on the back of the card.
Regatta at Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of six sailboats racing out on the open water. A small platform with a red flag is seen out in the water among the boats. The title of the card is printed beneath the bottom left the image.
Residence on Thirteenth Street, Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of a house on the left side of Thirteenth Street in Gulfport, Mississippi. The house is two stories with a wrap around porch and second story balcony. The multi-level gabled roof has a window in the front gable and a dormer beside it. A two story round porch is on the right corner of he house with white railing. A white picket fence runs in front of the house and several trees and bushes are between the house and fence, obscuring portions of the house from view. A three story building with arched third floor windows and U. S. flag on the roof is to the right of the house. The title of the card is printed beneath the bottom edge of the image. The publisher of the card is printed in the lower left of the image.
Saw-Mill, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Sawmill in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, a long, open air wooden structure with a metal roof set behind some trees that partially obscure the view of the sawmill. A man and some oxen are standing in front of the structure. the title of the card is printed in the upper left of the image. An inscription is written on the left half of the back of the card. "This is the most beautiful place you ever saw there are 4 oxen hitched to the wheels" [sic]
Scene, Foundry Street, Moss Point, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of a streetcar on Foundry Street in Moss Point, Mississippi. The streetcar is on the tracks and a handwritten sign on the front of it reads "Anderson Park Tonight". Trees and a fence are pictured on the right and a trees, utility poles and a house behind a fence are pictured on the left. The utility pole in the foreground has posters taped around it. The title of the card is printed along the bottom edge of the card.
Ship Island Lighthouse

This postcard features a color image of the Ship Island Lighthouse on Ship Island off the coast of Mississippi in the Mississippi sound. The lighthouse is an angular wooden tower with a railing at the top surrounding the light fixture. A wooden walkway leads up to the lighthouse and a young boy is standing on it. The paragraph on the upper left on the back of the card reads "Ship Island Lighthouse, located 12 miles off the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Erected in 1885, this picturesque old lighthouse serves as a landmark for boating enthusiasts as well as for the shrimpers. Its nighttime functions have been taken over by modern electronic devices."
Steam Loader at Finkbina Logging Camp, Near Wiggins, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of a group of men in work clothes gathered around or on a steam loader machine that is picking up a large log at the Finkbina Logging Camp near Wiggins, Mississippi. The steam loader is at the end of a set of tracks or a path and trees are behind it. Two men are depicted in the field to the right of the steam loader tracks. The title of the card is printed alog the upper left edge of the image.
Stone County Courthouse, Wiggins, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the Stone County Courthouse in Wiggins, Mississippi, a three story, white house at the far end of a dirt toad. A service station is seen to the left at the intersection in the foreground, and a two story building is to the left of the courthouse. A utility pole is in the grass beside the service station. Trees, bushes, and grass are seen in the fields surrounding the courthouse and other building. The title of the card is printed in the upper right of the card.
Sunset, East Gulfport Beach, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the beach at Gulfport at sunset. Piers are depicted in the water against a view of a soft orange and blue sky. Trees are seen between the beach and the dirt road. The title of the card is printed in red beneath the bottom left edge of the image. The publisher's name is printed beneath the lower right edge of the image.
Swimming Pool, Edgewater Gulf Hotel--Midway Between Gulfport and Biloxi, Edgewater Park, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of people diving, swimming, and lounging by the pool at Edgewater Gulf Hotel in Edgewater Park, Mississippi. The pool area is crowded with people wearing bathing suits and swim caps. Trees are seen behind the fence to the left of the pool and a building is seen on the far end. The title of the card is printed along the bottom of the image.
The Beautiful Drive Through the Woods, Front Street, Pass Christian, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of Front Street through the woods in Pass Christian, Mississippi with a view of the Gulf and piers seen through the trees on the left. The title is printed in red along the bottom left of the image.
The New Magnolia Hotel, Pass Christian, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the New Magnolia Hotel in Pass Christian, Mississippi, a white, three story building with a long, covered front porch, and a rounded tower on the left side of the building at the end of the porch. People are depicted on the front steps and trees are depicted in front of and behind the hotel. The title of the card is printed in the lower right corner of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. S. W. Rouff in New Orleans, Louisiana. The card is postmarked Pass Christian, Miss., September 22 19[??] and a green, one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. A transcription is written sideways on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
The Pavilion Pleasure Resort, Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard is a black and white illustration of the Pavilion Pleasure Resort in Gulfport, Mississippi, a two story building with a cupola in the center of the roof. A street car is depicted as being stopped in front of the building. The illustration is set within an oval. The back of the card is addressed to Master Claude L. Parks in Drew, Mississippi and an inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
The Riviera Hotel, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the Riviera Hotel in Biloxi, Mississippi, a white, two story, L-shaped building with porches on the first floor and balconies on the second floor of the shorter end of the "L". The primary end of the hotel is mostly obscured by trees. A brick walkway leads from the grassy sided of the road to a pier that extends into the water. Two adults and three children are depicted as standing beside the brick path with the road and the hotel seen behind them. The title of the card is printed in the upper left of the image.
The Shell Road, Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the shell road in Biloxi, Mississippi. The road runs along the coastline of the Mississippi Gulf. A wooden fence runs beside the road on the left and piers are visible in the water on the left. The Biloxi Lighthouse is visible in the distance. The title of the card is printed along the bottom left of the card.
The White House, Biloxi, Mississippi

This double size postcard features a color illustration of the White House resort in Biloxi, Mississippi, multiple large buildings, with the one on the right being a large four story building. The rest of the buildings are partially obscured by large, leafy trees. The title of the card is printed on the bottom edge of the card. An advertisement card describing the result is included with the postcard.
The White House, Biloxi, Mississippi

This double size postcard features a color illustration of the White House resort in Biloxi, Mississippi, multiple large buildings, with the one on the right being a large four story building. The rest of the buildings are partially obscured by large, leafy trees. The title of the card is printed on the bottom edge of the card. An advertisement for the resort is printed on the left half on the back of the card that reads "The White House, Biloxi, Mississippi, A modern Summer and Winter resort hotel, overlooking the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Excellent twenty-seven hole Golf Course adjacent hotel. Boating, fishing and dancing. New annex absolutely fire proof; each room with private bath. Everything essential to a happy vacation. Write for Literature Walter E. White, Manager John T. White, Ass't. Manager"
Typical Home on the Beach at Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white illustration of a two story house with a long front porch that ends in a rounded porch topped with a turret. A dormer is in the front and two windows are seen in the second story on the side of the house. A carport is seen in the back. Trees are in the front and behind the house and children are depicted as sitting on the lawn with a woman standing near a tree in front of them. The title of card is printed along the bottom edge of the image.
Union Depot, Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a black and white image of the Union Depot in Gulfport, Mississippi. The Depot building is a long, one story, brick building with curved corners where a double door entrance is located and a long platform in front of the railroad tracks. The roof, supported by buttresses, overhangs to cover part of the platform. People are pictured both seated and standing on the platform and one man is pictured walking among the tracks. The title of the card is printed along the lower edge of the image.
Washington Avenue, looking North, Ocean Springs, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of Washington Avenue in Ocean Springs, Mississippi as seen looking north. A large, two story house is seen on the left behind a white picket fence. Trees and utility poles line the street. The title of the card is printed in the upper left of the image.
Aerial View of Bay-Waveland Yacht Club

This color picture postcard features an aerial view of the waterfront, a pier, and several boats docked near the Bay-Waveland Yacht Club in 1992. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for postage stamp placement. The description in the upper left reads "Bay-Waveland Yacht Club Established in 1896 at Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi BWYC sailors have won more than nineteen National Sailing Championships, including two Adam Cups and two Mallory Cups, representing the Men's and Women's National Championships, respectively. Latitude 30', 19.5' North and Longitude 89', 19.6 West. "
Bay St. Louis City Hall

This black and white picture postcard features the Bay St. Louis City Hall. The building is two stories with white pillars and a porch with white railing on the second floor and stone pillars on the bottom porch. A sign identifying the building as City Hall is placed on the siding of the front gable of the building. Stairs on either side of the building lead to the second floor entrance. Trees and bushes provide landscaping on either side of the building and the background. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a photo postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp and address placement. The box indicating stamp placement also indicates that the postcard is on Kodak paper. "Bay St. Louis, Miss. ca. 1992" is handwritten in the white space.
Bay St. Louis Coastline Aerial View

This color picture postcard features an aerial view of the coastline of the western shore in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Piers and boat launches are visible in the deep blue water. The title in the lower right corner reads "Bay St. Louis, Mississippi." The back of the postcard provides publisher information. A barcode is in the top right corner and the description in the upper left reads, "Bay St. Louis, Miss. On the western shore of Bay St. Louis is the historic city, it's beauty and charm along with great places to eat, shop and enjoy fun 24 hours a day. Casinos are here, and they are great."
First Baptist Church, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

This black and white picture postcard features a street view of the First Baptist Church in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Cars are seen parked to the left of the church. Trees partially block the view of the church and a sign for the church is at the end of the sidewalk that leads to the church. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a photo postcard and provides indication for postage stamp and address placement. The card is described in pencil as "Baptist Church Bay St. Louis, Miss. ca. 1992".
Pier and Boat Launch, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

This black and white picture postcard features a pier and boat launch in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi with dark clouds overhead. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a photo postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp and address placement. "Bay St. Louis, Miss. ca. 1992" is handwritten in the white space.
Greetings from Picayune Mississippi, Advertisement Postcard

This color postcard features a hayfield, pasture, and farm buildings. The title in the middle of the card reads "Greetings from Picayune, Mississippi." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard. A purple Lincoln postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Crestview, Florida, October 7, 1985. The card is inscribed and is addressed to the Kelley's in Washington, Penna. [sic]
United States Veteran's Administration Facility, Biloxi, Mississippi

This color postcard features a five story white building with several trees and a sidewalk in front. The title in the upper right reads "U. S. Veteran's Administration Facility, Biloxi, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for postage stamp placement. A description in the upper left of the card reads "The Domiciliary Barracks is one of the principal buildings at the new U. S. National Soldiers Home at Biloxi, Miss. The Home has a frontage of two miles on the Back Bay of Biloxi and is situated among beautiful evergreen trees. The Home is open to the Veterans of all wars in which the United States has participated." The date "Sept. 25, 1961" is written on the top right side of the card.
Aerial Drawing of Bay St. Louis Bridge

This color postcard features an aerial view of the Bay St. Louis Bridge with scenes of houses and trees on the land near the entrance to the bridge and cars are depicted entering the bridge. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard with publisher and copyright information and indication for postage stamp placement. The description of the front photo is located in the upper left of the card and reads "The New Bay St. Louis Bridge, built at a cost of $9,000,000, is four lanes, stretching two miles across the Bay; has double leaf draw bridge clearing 100 feet for the water traffic. This is an ultra-modern engineering triumph of concrete and steel." An inscription is included.
Gulfshore Baptist Assembly Parking Area

This color picture postcard features the view of Gulfshore Baptist Assembly parking lot looking toward the beach with buildings in the background. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information. A purple Lincoln postage stamp is in the upper right corner. The postmark is illegible. The description in the top left corner of the card reads "Gulfshore Baptist Assembly Pass Christian, Mississippi...Located just off U. S. Highway 90 at Henderson Point. Looking towards the beach from the parking area with its moss-draped oaks, showing the manager's residence and conference building in The background. The purpose of the assembly is to strengthen the advance of the work of Christ as it is being done through the churches, boards and agencies of the Mississippi Baptist Convention." "1.50" is written in pencil near the stamp. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. And Mrs. Wm Joe Jackson in Foster's Falls, Virginia.
NASA S-II-T Being Lowered Into the Test Stand at NASA's Mississippi Test Facility in Hancock County, Mississippi

This color picture postcard features the NASA S-II-T being lowered into the test stand at NASA's Mississippi test facility in Hancock County, Mississippi. The back of the postcard featuring the S-II-T identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence and address placement. The description in the upper left reads "Bay St. Louis, Miss.--The all-system test model of the S-II (second stage of the Saturn V space vehicle), known as the S-II-T, is lowered into its test stand at NASA's Mississippi Test Facility in Hancock County, Mississippi, where it was first static fired April 23, 1966. From Mississippi, the S-II flight stages will be shipped by barge to Cape Kennedy, Florida for launch. Official NASA Photo."
Church of the Redeemer, Biloxi, Mississippi, 1958

This postcard features a color image of the Church of the Redeemer, and Episcopal church located in Biloxi, Mississippi, a multilevel building with a tower on the right, front corner, arched windows and entryway, and a short set of steps leading to the entrance. A brief description of the church and it's location is printed in the upper left corner on the back of the card and a Biloxi postmark, dated 1958, is beside it. A note written from Sarah to Mrs. Donald Tate in Pennsylvania is written on the left side. The ink of the handwritten note is faded slightly.
Jefferson Davis's home, Beauvoir, Biloxi, Mississippi

This color postcard features Jefferson Davis's home, Beauvoir. Two green wooden benches are depicted at the two pillars of the marble archway entrance to the courtyard. Historical information about Beauvoir is lettered on each pillar and along the top of the arch. The title of the card reads "'Beauvoir', Jefferson Davis Home, Biloxi, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information. A two cent postage stamp is in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Biloxi, May 10, 1958. The description in the upper left reads, "This view shows "Beauvoir," the last home of President Jefferson Davis of the Southern Confederacy, through the marble archway entrance, erected by the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Guy Jay in Biltmore, North Carolina.
Thirteenth Street, Gulfport, Mississippi, February 11, 1955

This postcard features a color image of the buildings and storefronts located on Thirteenth Street in Gulfport, Mississippi. Albright and Wood Drugs is the most visible storefront on the corner of the street and cars are seen parked in front of the storefronts as well as driving along the street. The title of the card is printed along the upper edge. A Gulfport, Mississippi postmark, dated November 11, 1955, is on the back of the card beside a maroon, two cent postage stamp. A note written from Nell to Mrs. H. B. Schmith in Clinton, Illinois is written sideways on the left side of the card.
Gulfside Methodist Assembly View from Pier

This black and white picture postcard features the view of the grounds and buildings of the Gulfside Methodist Assembly as seen from the pier. A mid-century car is parked at the road in front of the grounds. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information. A red two cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Bay St. Louis, Mississippi Aug. 26, 1953. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. Clara [?] in Napoleonville, Louisiana.
Edgewater Gulf Hotel, Midway between Gulfport and Biloxi, Edgewater Park, Mississippi: Lobby and Lounge, Showing Unique Fireplace

This postcard features a color illustration of the interior lobby and lounge of the Edgewater Gulf Hotel in Edgewater Park, Mississippi. The lobby image depicts people seated in burgundy chairs and couches, floral patterned chairs and couches, and at tables. A round fireplace is in the center of the main room and floral curtains decorate the entrances between various spaces in the lobby. The title of the card is printed along the top and bottom edges of the card. The back of the postcard is addressed to Mr. J. L. Austin in Harvey, Illinois. The card is postmarked Gulfport, Miss., February 29, 1952 and the postage stamp has been removed. An advertisement for the hotel is printed at the top of the left side and an inscription is written beneath it. [see transcription field]
Scenic Highway Along the Gulf, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

This color postcard features a palm tree lined highway. The title along the top reads "Scenic Highway Along Gulf, Bay St. Louis, Miss.--93 The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and artist information. Two green one cent postage stamps are placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Long Beach, Mississippi, Aug. 30, 1952. The description in the upper left reads "This is a good place to live, being one of the nation's healthiest communities. Nearby are golf courses, numerous shuffleboard courts, beautiful drives, good motion pictures, theatres, shops, good salt water beaches for warm days and almost always the golden sunshine, a great prescription to new health and joy." The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. Lucy Darnell in Meridian, Mississippi.
Entrance of Edgewater Gulf Hotel, Edgewater Park Mississippi Between Gulfport and Biloxi

This postcard features a black and white image of the entrance of the Edgewater Gulf Hotel in Gulfport, Mississippi. The hotel is a white, seven to nine story building with the middle section of the building having nine stories. The covered entrance features keyhole style cutouts and keyhole shaped windows and doors. Bushes and small trees line the front of the hotel and along the sidewalk in front. The title of the card is printed in the bottom left of the card. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Will Dieters in Dubuque, Iowa. The card is postmarked Edgewater Park, Miss., January 30, 1951 and two green, one cent George Washington postage stamps are placed in the upper right corner. An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Carolyn and Mary Ann's Gift and Candy Shops, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

This color advertising postcard features two images of gift and candy shops. The top image is red toned and includes Mary Ann's candy and gift shop. The signs around the exterior of the shop read "Gifts. Chocolate, Fudge, and Pralines. We ship pecans." The bottom image includes Carolyn's Gift Shop. The signs around the exterior of the shop read "Pralines and Chocolate Fudge. We Mail. Carolyn's Gift Shop." The location of the shops "3 Miles West of Bay St. Louis Bridge HI-WAY 90 Bay St. Louis, Miss." is in the center of the card between the images. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for postage stamp placement. The description in the upper left reads "Carolyn and Mary Ann's. Located on Highway 90.3 miles west of Bay St. Louis Bridge, in Bay St. Louis, Miss., established 1938. Now serving the traveling tourist faithfully for 16 years. Our own creation of Creamy Pralines. Also, paper shell pecans. J. P. Dauro, Owner-Operator."
Forest Park Cottages, Mississippi Gulf Coast, March 28, 1950

This postcard features a view of the Forest Park Cottages along U. S. 90 between Gulfport and Biloxi, Mississippi. The seawall is shown lining the highway in front of the cottages and the title of the card is printed along the top. An Alexandria, Virginia postmark, dated March 28, 1950, is on the back beside a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp. A note written from Ben to Nancy Keiser is on the back beneath a printed description of the cottages.
Municipal Bathing Pier, Pascagoula, Mississippi

This black and white postcard features a large tree on the beach and a pier in the water. The title in the lower right corner identifies the image as "Municipal Bathing Pier, Pascagoula, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information. A green one cent postage stamp is placed upside down in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Tuscaloosa, Alabama, June 4, 1950. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. Agnes Vande Laare in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
New U. S. 90 Sea Wall Between Gulfport and Biloxi, Mississippi

This black and white picture postcard features a view of the Gulf of Mexico water, the sea wall, the highway, and trees that line the highway. The title along the bottom of the card reads "New U. S. 90 Between Gulfport and Biloxi, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Biloxi, Mississippi, October 16, 1950. The card is inscribed and is addressed to "The Brownings" in Washington C. H. Ohio.
Falk's Waffle Shop for Good Coffee--1601 25th Avenue, Gulfport, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of the exterior of Falk's Waffle Shop in Gulfport, Mississippi. The building is a small, white structure with red horizontal strips across the front and red and white awnings over the windows and the entrance door. A sign reading "Drive-in Drink Barq's It's Good" is hanging from a tall pole with a lower sign beneath it that reads "Genuine Bar-B-Z Pork Falk's Waffle Shop; Coca-Cola; Park for Service Only". A tree is depicted behind the signs with a small round sign reading "curb service" behind it. Another tree is on the right end of the building. The title of the card is printed along the bottom of the card. The back of the postcard is addressed to Mr. Paul Harsh in Alliance, Ohio. The card is postmarked Biloxi, Miss., September 6, 1949 and a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. Text advertising Falk's Waffle Shop is printed at the top left and an inscription is written beneath it on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Beauvoir, Home of Jefferson Davis, Between Gulfport and Biloxi, Mississippi

This postcard features a color illustration of Beauvoir, the former home of Jefferson Davis in Biloxi, Mississippi, a white, one story house on pillars with a wrap-around porch. The porch is lined with square, white columns and white railing and a set of stairs leads to the entrance. Colorful bushes line the pillars of the house. Trees are on either side of the image. The title of the card is printed in the upper left of the image. The back of the card is addressed to Mrs. Clarence G. Calvin in Ravenna, Nebraska. The card is postmarked Gulfport, Mississippi, December 8, 1948 and a green, one cent George Washington postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. Information about Beauvoir is printed in the upper right on the left, "Beauvoir one of the many historical points at the home of Jefferson Davis, on West Beach Boulevard, is where the only President of the Confederacy spent his last days." An inscription is written on the left half of the card. [see transcription field]
Church of the Redeemer, Biloxi, Mississippi, March 4, 1948

This postcard features a color illustration of the Church of the Redeemer in Biloxi, Mississippi, a one story building with a short bell tower with a cross at the peak and a gabled roof. Trees draped with Spanish moss are on the lawn in front of the church. The title at the upper right corner of the card identifies the church and states that Jefferson Davis was a vestryman of the church. A dated, March 3, 1948, is written along the bottom of the card. A description of the church's location and Davis's membership is printed in the upper left corner on the back of the card.

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