Scene Near Cocoa Postcard
Dublin Core
Title
Scene Near Cocoa Postcard
Alternative Title
Cocoa Postcard
Subject
Cocoa (Fla.)
Description
A postcard depicting a scene near Cocoa, Florida. Non-indigenous fishermen first arrived in Cocoa, Florida, around 1860, and in 1882, settlement plats were made under the name Indian River City. In 1895, Cocoa was officially incorporated, following significant development and grown brought with the extension of the Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and Indian River Railway to the area. Cocoa's population dropped following the Great Freeze of 1894-1895, which destroyed many citrus crops. Population growth returned in the 1920s, although the economy declined against during the Great Depression. During the Space Race, Cocoa and its surrounding areas benefited greatly from the development of the space industry, as well as the tourism industry.
Source
Original 9 x 14 centimeter color postcard: Private Collection of Bob Van Horn.
Publisher
Valentine & Sons' Publishing Company
Date Created
ca. 1895-1963
Contributor
Van Horn, Bob
Is Format Of
Digital reproduction of original 9 x 14 centimeter color postcard.
Is Part Of
Cocoa Collection, Brevard County Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
Requires
Format
application/pdf
Extent
345 KB
Medium
9 x 14 centimeter color postcard
Language
eng
Type
Still Image
Coverage
Cocoa, Florida
Accrual Method
Donation
Mediator
History Teacher
Geography Teacher
Provenance
Originally published by Valentine & Sons' Publishing Company.
Rights Holder
Copyright to this resource is held by Bob Van Horn and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.
Curator
Cepero, Laura
Digital Collection
External Reference
"Cocoa Pier History." Westgate Resorts. https://www.westgatedestinations.com/florida/cocoa-beach/cocoa-beach-pier.
Collection
Citation
“Scene Near Cocoa Postcard,” RICHES, accessed November 21, 2024, https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/7561.