Gulfport Views Cards

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  Administration--Hospital Building, U. S. National Soldiers Home, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color image depicts a large white multistory building with a sidewalk or driveway leading up to it. Colorful bushes line the building and trees partially obscure it from view. The back of the card describes the building as "Administration--Hospital Building, U. S. National Soldiers Home, Biloxi, Miss. Theis is the largest of he buildings comprising the U. S. National Soldiers Home at Biloxi, on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. The Home is situated on a beautiful tract of land, containing more than 700 acres with two miles of waterfront on the Back Bay of Biloxi. Veterans of all wars, in which the United States has participated, are eligible for the Home."

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  Beauvoir, Home of Jefferson Davis, Between Gulfport and Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color image depicts a large white house with a green roof and wrap around porch. Bushes surround the stilts of the house. Trees are in front and beside the house. The back of the card describes the image as "'Beauvoir,' Home of Jefferson Davis, Between Gulfport and Biloxi, Miss. 'Beauvoir' is 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."

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  Biloxi Community House, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color image features a white two story house with black shudders and white columns. A flower bed sits in the center of the wide driveway leading up to the house and trees are either side of the house. The back of the card describes the house as "Biloxi Community House, Biloxi, Miss. This is one of Biloxi's most attractive buildings. It is located on East Beach and is frequently visited by citizen and tourist alike."

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  Biloxi Hotel, Overlooking the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color image depicts a four story red brick building with tall white columns at the entrance. Bushes and trees surround the building and a table with an umbrella sits out on the front yard. The back of the card describes the hotel as "Biloxi Hotel, Overlooking the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Biloxi, Miss. Because of its many fine hotels, Biloxi is a popular convention city. Its chefs are widely known for a wonderful cuisine which offers an appetizing variety of seafood dishes."

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  Church of the Redeemer, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color image depicts a red brick church with a tower on the front corner with white shutters and arched windows. Branches from a tree hang in front and bushes and trees surround the church. The back of the card describes the church as "Church of the Redeemer, Biloxi, Miss. Jefferson Davis was a Vestryman of this Church This church, on Biloxi's East Beach Boulevard, is one of the most beautiful in this old city. Jefferson Davis, only President of the Confederacy, was a vestryman of this church." The back of the card describes the church as "Church of the Redeemer, Biloxi, Miss. Jefferson Davis was a Vestryman of this Church This church, on Biloxi's East Beach Boulevard, is one of the most beautiful in this old city. Jefferson Davis, only President of the Confederacy, was a vestryman of this church."

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  Community House, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This color image depicts a white two story house with a green roof and dormers. Trees are in front of an around the house. The back of the card describes the house as "Community House, Gulfport, Miss. From this building, fronting the Inner Harbor and Club House, you can look out across beautiful grounds and get a fine view of the ships in the harbor as well as the sea beyond."

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  Edgewater Gulf Hotel, Between Gulfport and Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color image depicts a large 8-10 story white hotel with a United States Flag flying from the highest elevation. Trees partially obscure the view of the hotel. The back of the card describes the hotel as "Edgewater Gulf Hotel, Between Gulfport and Biloxi, Miss. The Edgewater Gulf Hotel is located at Edgewater Park, Miss., midway between Gulfport and Biloxi; 400 rooms all facing the gulf. Beautiful 18-hole golf course, tennis court, hot and cold water swimming, beautiful drives, etc." An inscription is handwritten below the description.

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  Entrance to U. S. Veterans Hospital, Fronting Gulf of Mexico, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This color image depicts a long driveway lined by trees that leads through a fenced and gated entrance to a white multistory building. A United States Flag flies on a tall pole in front of the building. The back of the card identifies the image as "Entrance to U. S. Veterans Hospital, Fronting Gulf of Mexico, Gulfport, Miss. Fronting the Gulf of Mexico, this hospital houses close to 1,000 patients and over 300 employees. The large grounds are shaded with evergreen live oaks, old and tall, making it one of the most beautiful veteran's homes in the country.

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  Fort Massachusetts, Ship Island, Mississippi Gulf Coast

  This color image depicts a red brick wall with arched tunnels. Colorful bushes edge the wall at the top and at the bottom. People are standing on the top of the wall. The back of the card describes the image as "Fort Massachusetts, Ship Island, Mississippi Gulf Coast Ship Island, in the Gulf of Mexico is one of the most historic islands in the United States. Fort Massachusetts was built by the Union Army and Navy during the War between the States. Here the Federal Navy maintained headquarters for its West Gulf Blockading Squadron."

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  Great Southern Hotel, Front View and Sign

  This color image features the front of a four story hotel with a red roof and a large sign that reads "Great Southern Hotel" over the roof in the center. The back of the card describes the hotel as "Great Southern Hotel, Gulfport, Miss. Located right on the beach and in the heart of this city. Great Southern Hotel overlooks the scenic harbor."

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  Gulf Coast Seawall

  This color image depicts water lapping against the seawall along a Gulf Coast Street with trees, colorful bushes, and houses on the other side. The back of the card describes the image as "The Scenic Mississippi Gulf Coast This view taken from the Gulf, shows the Seawall Drive with its beautiful homes skirting the scenic Mississippi Gulf Coast."

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  Gulfport, Mississippi Twenty Colorful Views, Back Cover

  This image is the back of the pack of cards detailing various views of Gulfport, Mississippi, titled "Gulfport, Mississippi 20 Colorful Views". The address area is damaged and unreadable. A green three cent "Peace and War" postage stamp is in the upper right corner. A postmark for Gulfport, Mississippi, March 24 is partially visible over the postage stamp.

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  Gulfport, Mississippi Twenty Colorful Views, Cover Featuring The Great Southern Hotel

  This color image is the cover of a pack of cards detailing various views of Gulfport, Mississippi, titled "Gulfport, Mississippi 20 Colorful Views". The cover features an image of four story hotel with a sign over it that reads "Great Southern Hotel." A sailboat, a stadium, and pelicans are drawn on either side of the image of the hotel.

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  Historic Lighthouse, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color image depicts a lighthouse on the edge of the beach with a street and trees behind it. The back of the card describes the image as "Historic Lighthouse, Biloxi, Miss. As an old familiar favorite sight in Biloxi is the historic lighthouse landmark for nearly a century, on West Beach Boulevard. It is one of the city's most treasured historical objects."

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  Hotel Buena Vista and Cottages, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color image depicts an aerial view of a five story white "U" shaped hotel surrounded by trees with a water tower behind it. The hotel sits off a busy highway with cars driving in front. The back of the card describes the hotel as "Hotel Buena Vista and Cottages, Biloxi, Miss. On U. S. Highway 90, (Old Spanish Trail) is the outstanding hotel of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. 250 rooms and bath and attractively appointed cottages receiving complete hotel service."

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  Hotel Markham, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This color image depicts large eight story hotel with a large sign on the rooftop that reads "Hotel Markham". The building is on the corner of a street with trees on the left side and cars parked on the right side and the front. The back of the card describes the hotel as "Hotel Markham, Gulfport, Miss. Gulfport is one of the healthiest communities in the nation. Average temperature for spring and summer months is 73 degrees; for fall and winter 60 degrees. Sun shines an average of 320 days in the year."

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  Small Craft Harbor, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This color image depicts a series of docks and piers in the water with sailboats in the water around it. A building is in the center of the docks. The back of the card describes the image as "Small Craft Harbor, Gulfport, Miss. Bert Jones Yacht Basin, is a well-protected small craft harbor where yachts and motor ad sail boats can tie up to a watchman patrolled dock. This recreation center built on the protecting causeway that encircles the small craft harbor, is the center of much of the social life of the city."

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  Statue of Captain Joseph T. Jones, Gulfport, Mississippi

  This color image depicts a statue on top of a tall base. Trees and a building are behind the statue. The back of the card describes the statue as "Statue of Captain Joseph T. Jones, Gulfport, Miss. Statue of Captain Joseph T. Jones--Oil Producer--Penn. And W. Virginia. Whose vision, courage and indomitable energy made possible the construction of the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad and the City and Harbor of Gulfport, Mississippi."

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  Sturdy Oak Tree, East Beach, Biloxi, Mississippi

  This color image depicts a large live oak tree with a white platform built around it. A white fence leads up to the tree and platform. Others trees and bushes are behind the live oak. A sidewalk runs in front of it. The back of the card identifies the image as "Sturdy Oak Tree, East Beach Biloxi, Miss. This is a typical evergreen Oak, so plentiful about the Biloxi peninsula. These majestic trees grow to the water's edge, many being over 200 years old.

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  The Ruskin Oak, Over 400 Years Old, Ocean Springs, on the Mississippi Gulf Coast

  This color image depicts a large live oak tree draped in Spanish moss. Colorful azalea bushes line the property behind the tree. The back of the card describes the live oak as "The Ruskin Oak, Over 400 Years Old, Ocean Springs, on the Mississippi Gulf Coast Over 400 years old, this tree is among the most famous sights along the Old Spanish Trail, Highway No. 90. Thousands of tourists visit it every year.

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  Vivid Azaleas Along the Mississippi Gulf Coast

  This color image features an abstract depiction of bright coral colored azalea bushes with Spanish moss hunt oak trees behind them. The back of the card describes the image as "Vivid Azaleas Along the Mississippi Gulf Coast Magnificent trees, numbering in the hundreds, form picturesque backgrounds for a wealth of delicate coloring of azaleas, beautiful beyond description."

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  White House Hotel, Biloxi, Miss.

  This color image depicts a large white two story hotel with tall white columns along the front porch entrance. A deck to the side is lined with an iron fence and tables with umbrellas is behind the railing. Trees and colorful bushes are in front of and around the hotel. The back of the card describes the hotel as "White House Hotel, Biloxi, Miss. The White House Hotel, cottages and apartments in Biloxi, are located just two blocks from Keesler Field on the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast. Boating, bathing, fishing, etc. 'Where every guest is treated as a president.'"