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Florida’s Best Newspaper for Antiques & Collectibles

NOVEMBER 2017 • Volume 31 No. 3 www.antiqueshoppefl.com
NOVELTY POSTCARDS OF THANKSGIVING DAY

by Roy Nuhn

Thanksgiving Day was increasingly celebrated across the nation during the 18th and 19th
centuries. So much so that president Abraham Lincoln, acting upon the forceful suggestion
put forth by Godey’s Lady Book editor Sarah Hale, proclaimed it a national holiday in 1863.
The following year, the last Thursday of each November was designated as the occasion for
a nationwide observance.
Every year afterward, similar presidential proclamations were issued. Despite president
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s efforts to change the date, the nation has traditionally honored the
Pilgrim’s holiday ever since on the same general date.
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One Stop Shop for Everything Vintage
Waldo Antique Village has something for everyone! Browse through a huge two
story 24,000 sq. ft. building for items from 1890 to 1990. We have Asian Antiques,
Mid Century Modern, 50’s or 60’s Kitchen décor and lots of pieces to complete
that rustic farmhouse look? Find all kind of statement décor and collectible pieces
like furniture, glassware, pictures, silverware, jewelry and more. Browse over 500
records from all the old time favorites and find that “little bit country or sweet rock-
n-roll”. Looking for the perfect sign for that Man Cave, we have old gas advertising
signs, antique bar items and more. The mall is full of stoneware and enamelware
pieces. Looking for a Teacup and matching Saucer? We have a whole wall of them.
You can even mix and match. Want a piece of Corning or Pyres? We even have
someone with a complete set of Tulip Fireking bowls. You are sure to find a treasure
from the past and maybe even one you can’t leave behind. New item’s being added
on a daily basis, open Monday thru Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm and Saturday and
Sunday 9:00am to 6:00pm, only Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Waldo
Antique Village is located next to the Famous Waldo Farmers & Flea Market at 17805
NE US Hwy 301, Waldo, 9 mi S. of Starke at the Traffic Light. For information or
directions call 352-468-3111 or visit their website at www.waldoantique.com.
Wildwood Antique Mall brings a new concept to the antique malls by being
bright and spacious with large aisles for easy accessibility. We are noted for our
friendly and knowledgeable staff, as well as cleanliness and security. Wildwood
Antique Malls are professionally managed that brings new marketing opportunities
to both established and part-time dealers. Established dealers enjoy the benefit of
an additional location without significant overhead costs, while new dealers gain
access to a full complement of retail services. Stop on by at any of our 5 locations
to explore the history provided by our 600+ vendors!
Wildwood Antique Malls locations are: 364 Shopping Center Dr., Wildwood;
3530 Hwy. 98 N., Lakeland; 3550 S. Washington Ave., Titusville; 1240 Sarno Rd.,
Melbourne and opening in late October, a 5th location at 720 S. Hwy. 1, Vero Beach,
and coming soon Ft. Myers. All locations are open 7 days a week. For hours and
telephone numbers visit their website, www.wildwoodantiquemalls.com.

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