Wish You Were Here: Classic Florida Motel and Restaurant Advertising
By Tim Hollis
Hardcover
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By Tim Hollis
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The golden age of Florida kitsch
“The hotels, motels, and restaurants that catered to Florida’s tourists before Disney have been lovingly explored, unearthed, highlighted, and celebrated in a lavishly illustrated ‘souvenir’ of a forgotten period in Florida history.”—Brian Rucker, author of Arcadia and Image and Reality
For most of the state’s existence, Florida’s economy has been driven by tourism and tourists. And after a carefree day on the beach, they need a place to sleep and eat.
Wish ...
“The hotels, motels, and restaurants that catered to Florida’s tourists before Disney have been lovingly explored, unearthed, highlighted, and celebrated in a lavishly illustrated ‘souvenir’ of a forgotten period in Florida history.”—Brian Rucker, author of Arcadia and Image and Reality
For most of the state’s existence, Florida’s economy has been driven by tourism and tourists. And after a carefree day on the beach, they need a place to sleep and eat.
Wish ...


