Florianópolis in old postcards

Decade of 1920 – There are no bridges communicating Florianópolis to the continent
Bridge Hercílio Luz, one of the biggest suspension bridge in the world, under construction, probably 1925

Before the Argentinian tourists, before the surf, before becoming one of the coolest Brazilian destinations, Florianópolis, the capital of the Southern state of Santa Catarina, was just an island a boat trip away from the continent.

The Public Market in the 40s
Decade of 1940 – Baia Sul
The old state congress
Decade of 1950. First buildings
Decade of 1960
Beginning of the decade of 1970
Rowing competition, beginning of the decade of 1970

Check also for other old Brazilian postcards.

Sources: Florianópolis Antiga and Velho Bruxo.

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