Golden Dome of the Aquatarium

Abstract/Description: An aerial view of the Golden Dome of the Aquatarium of the Gulf of Mexico at St. Petersburg Beach, Florida. The Aquatarium opened in 1964, and featured trained aquatic animals. Postcard was postmarked in 1996. Printed text on the postcard reads, "The "golden dome" of the Aquatarium on the Gulf of Mexico at St. Petersburg Beach, Florida, the world's largest geodesic dome. Grandstand and audience are visible in the shadow of the protective golden cover of the dome. A porpoise can be seen jumping through a hoop - one of the many unbelievable feats performed by porpoises, sea lions, and whales." Message text reads, "Sunshine Postcard Club Meeting. December 14, Saturday 9-3, Holiday Inn Express, 4732 N. Dale Mabry Blvd, Tampa." Postcard features a 20 cent stamp with a blue jay on it.
Subject(s): Aquarium visitors
St. Petersburg Beach, Fla.
Aquariums.
Vintage
Tourism
Geodesic domes
Porpoises
St. Pete Beach, Pinellas, Florida
Title: Golden Dome of the Aquatarium.
Name(s): Tom Brown Card Co., creator
Gulf Beaches Historical Museum, contributor
Physical Form: postcards
Extent: 3x5 in.
Physical description: Archival TIFF; 5 MB, 849 × 1071, 600dpi
Abstract/Description: An aerial view of the Golden Dome of the Aquatarium of the Gulf of Mexico at St. Petersburg Beach, Florida. The Aquatarium opened in 1964, and featured trained aquatic animals. Postcard was postmarked in 1996. Printed text on the postcard reads, "The "golden dome" of the Aquatarium on the Gulf of Mexico at St. Petersburg Beach, Florida, the world's largest geodesic dome. Grandstand and audience are visible in the shadow of the protective golden cover of the dome. A porpoise can be seen jumping through a hoop - one of the many unbelievable feats performed by porpoises, sea lions, and whales." Message text reads, "Sunshine Postcard Club Meeting. December 14, Saturday 9-3, Holiday Inn Express, 4732 N. Dale Mabry Blvd, Tampa." Postcard features a 20 cent stamp with a blue jay on it.
Identifier(s): Migrated From: 1p15989coll10/id/197 (uri)
Subject(s): Aquarium visitors
St. Petersburg Beach, Fla.
Aquariums.
Vintage
Tourism
Geodesic domes
Porpoises
St. Pete Beach, Pinellas, Florida
Restrictions on Access: This postcard is available for scholarly and research use only. Ownership is retained by the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum. Permission for use must be given by the owner.
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