Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Tourism in 1942 Fort Lauderdale : Jungle Queen, horseback riding and ...

 

Abeona - Everglades cruises
 Florida State Archives

 1942














The "season" of 1942 went into full swing in Fort Lauderdale, despite the war, blackouts and ships being torpedoed off the Atlantic coast. The Fort Lauderdale Times frequently advertised things to do in the area for recreation: a ride on the "Good Ship" Jungle Queen (still operating), horse back riding, boating, drinking ... and more as posted in the ad below.

Fort Lauderdale Times, 1942

Jungle Queen, Florida State Archives/Florida Memory


Tags: History of Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale tourism, Fort Lauderdale during WWII