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Villa Zorayda Hall of Justice St Augustine Florida Postcard L.L. Cook B1133 1930s Interior

Villa Zorayda Hall of Justice St Augustine Florida Postcard L.L. Cook B1133 1930s Interior

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AT A GLANCE

Title:
"Hall of Justice Villa Zorayda"
Publisher:
L.L. Cook Co.
Type:
Standard Size Postcard (3 ½” x 5 ½”)
Subject:
Museum interior, architectural furnishings
Style:
Documentary; interior photography
Era:
Interwar Period (1918 – 1941)
Circa:
Early 1930s
Print type:
Halftone (Photomechanical reproduction)
Condition:
Very Good (VG)
Postcard:
Photographic-Style
Location:
St. Augustine, Florida USA
Postmark:
Unposted | Unused

Low stock: 1 left

Atmospheric interior view of one of St. Augustine’s most unusual architectural landmarks.

Collector’s Note

📌 Postcards of Villa Zorayda interiors capture the exotic Moorish-inspired design that made the home a standout attraction in early Florida tourism and remain highly collectible among architecture and travel enthusiasts..

This black-and-white photographic-style printed postcard features the Hall of Justice inside Villa Zorayda in St. Augustine, Florida. Published by L.L. Cook Company of Milwaukee as part of their B-series (No. B-1133), the card presents a richly detailed interior filled with ornate furnishings, carved woodwork, textiles, and decorative screens inspired by Moorish and Spanish design traditions.

Villa Zorayda—also known as Zorayda Castle—was constructed in 1883 by Boston industrialist Franklin W. Smith as a winter residence. Later acquired by Abraham Mussallem, the home was preserved as a museum showcasing its original collection of art and antiques, many of which are visible in this interior scene.

Printed on DOPS (DeVolite Peerless) postcard stock and featuring characteristic white-ink titling, the card dates to the early 1930s, aligning with L.L. Cook’s peak production period and B-series output.

A desirable piece for collectors of Florida ephemera, architectural history, and early American tourism.

Very good condition with light wear consistent with age. Typical tonal warmth from scanning; in hand, the image presents a more neutral photographic appearance. Ships in a protective postcard sleeve.

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