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The image provides an elevated view of the mansion facing Sarasota Bay, showing the elaborate Venetian Gothic architecture, patterned terrace, tower, tiled roofs, waterfront steps, and lush surrounding grounds.
Printed on the reverse:
“The West Facade, Ca’d’Zan — Winter home of John and Mable Ringling — The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art — Sarasota, Florida.”
Card number R-316.
Published by C. Harrison Conroy Co., Newton, New Jersey, and printed in the USA.
Ca’ d’Zan, closely associated with circus magnate John Ringling and Sarasota’s early 20th-century development, remains one of Florida’s most recognizable historic estates. This postcard has appeal well beyond general Florida collectors and would fit collections devoted to Ringling history, historic mansions, Sarasota architecture, circus history, Florida landmarks, museums, or vintage travel ephemera.
Item Specifics
- Type: Chrome Postcard
- Subject: Ca’ d’Zan / Ringling Mansion
- Featured Person: John Ringling / Mable Ringling
- Museum: John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
- City: Sarasota
- State: Florida
- Country: United States
- Theme: Architecture / Historic Homes / Museums / Florida History
- View: West Façade
- Card Number: R-316
- Publisher: C. Harrison Conroy Co.
- Publisher Location: Newton, New Jersey
- Printed In: USA
- Postage Condition: Unposted
- Era: Chrome Era
- Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
- Material: Cardstock