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1949 antique HOLLYWOOD fl POLICE history 1ST ANNUAL YEARBOOK officer photos ads
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Original circa 1949 Hollywood, Florida police-related promotional booklet / yearbook, packed with local advertising, officer portraits, and civic content from the postwar era. The booklet measures approximately [insert size], and contains dozens of pages featuring a fascinating cross-section of the community at the time.
The publication appears tied to the Hollywood Police Benevolent Association, with extensive sections profiling officers (including named patrolmen and detectives with photographs and short biographies), along with features on departments such as the Traffic Squad, Identification Bureau, and safety programs.
What makes this piece especially desirable is the sheer volume of local business advertising, including:
- Bars, smoke shops, liquor stores, and cafés
- Hotels, apartments, and real estate brokers
- Plumbing, electrical, and construction companies
- Retail shops, laundromats, and service businesses
Notable highlights include:
- RAINBO SMOKE SHOP, HORSESHOE SMOKE SHOP
- WALT & FLO’S DREAM STREET BAR
- JERSEY CIRCLE BAR, STRATFORDS BAR
- HOLLYWOOD FORD illustrated ad
- HOLLYWOOD ART GALLERY
- GULFSTREAM PARK horse racing advertisement (strong standalone appeal)
Also included are period photographs of:
- Police officers and units
- City buildings such as Hollywood City Hall (1949)
- Local scenes including docks, beach casino, and schools
Condition is good for age, with general wear, toning, and handling marks to covers and pages as shown. Complete and highly displayable.
A fantastic piece of South Florida history, combining law enforcement, advertising, and mid-century community life — ideal for collectors of Florida ephemera, police memorabilia, or vintage advertising.
Authentic period piece related to family, historyor local heritage - well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition.Vintage or Antique.
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