Skip to content

Secure Checkout

Website Secured with 256-bit TLS Encryption
Subtotal: $295.00
Shipping: $6.00
$0.00
Donation Amount: $0.00
Total: $301.00
2 - 4 days
4 - 8 days
1 - 3 days

All fields are required unless marked optional.

Add Shipping Note
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Paypal
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay

Verified and Secured. Guaranteed.

Website Secured with 256-bit TLS Encryption
Please select your payment method from the following list:
Click the button to checkout with PayPal.
You will be charged $301.00 when completing this purchase.

Cart Totals

Subtotal: $295.00
Shipping: $6.00
: $0.00
Donation Amount: $0.00
Total: $301.00

You are about to purchase:

A Glimpse of the Skyline From the Million Dollar Bay Front Park - Miami, Florida [Hand-Tinted Panoramic View] [Yard-Long Style]

A Glimpse of the Skyline From the Million Dollar Bay Front Park - Miami, Florida [Hand-Tinted Panoramic View] [Yard-Long Style] by Kropp, E. C. Co.] (Milwaukee) ; Publisher

4 to 8 days for delivery
Standard Shipping: $6.00
Details
$295.00
( US$)
Seller: Blind Horse Books [ABAA - FABA]
Title
A Glimpse of the Skyline From the Million Dollar Bay Front Park - Miami, Florida [Hand-Tinted Panoramic View] [Yard-Long Style]
Creator
Kropp, E. C. Co.] (Milwaukee) ; Publisher
Seller
Blind Horse Books [ABAA - FABA] (United States)
Condition
Near Fine
Description
Near Fine. VINTAGE MIAMI FLORIDA ICONOGRAPHY This expansive 'yard-long' panorama captures the rapid transformation of the Miami skyline during the late 1920s, viewed from the newly completed Bayfront Park. Published by the renowned E. C. Kropp Company of Milwaukee, the image utilizes a sophisticated photomechanical process-frequently finished with hand-tinted pastel hues-to highlight the Mediterranean Revival architecture of the 'Million Dollar' park. The title is integrated into the negative and revealed through a custom-cut matte, documenting the iconic 'Magic City' skyline just as it emerged as a premier global destination. KEY FEATURES +++ Format: Classic 'Yard-Long' panoramic format, a popular early 20th-century style for scenic cityscapes. +++ Process: Photomechanical print with delicate hand-tinted coloring, typical of Kropp's high-end souvenir production. +++ Imprint: E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee; a publisher famous for pioneering the 'Linen' postcard and high-quality view-cards. +++ Location: Million Dollar Bayfront Park (established 1925), documenting the early maturity of Miami's waterfront. +++ Specs: Framed at 37 x 9 inches; image visible at 32.25 x 6 inches. CONDITION: Very Good -- Not examined out of frame. The print measures 32.25 by 6 inches and appears vibrant with well-preserved hand-coloring. The frame (37 by 9 inches) shows minimal handling wear. The internal matte is clean and precisely cut to reveal the integral title. A descriptive paper from the E. C. Kropp Co. remains attached to the rear, providing a contemporary account of the scene. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE -- The E. C. Kropp Company (1907-1956) was a titan of American view-card publishing. While most famous for postcards, their larger panoramic prints were intended for office and hotel displays. The 'Million Dollar Bay Front Park' (now simply Bayfront Park) was built on landfill in 1925 and became the centerpiece of Miami's urban identity. Dating this piece is simplified by the skyline itself: the park opened in 1925/26, and the 'Linen' style paper/printing used by Kropp reached its zenith in the early 1930s. This specific view shows the 'Skyline' at its pre-WWII peak, capturing the architectural boom that defined the 1920s Florida Land Rush. SUBJECTS: Miami History, Florida Land Boom, Bayfront Park, Urban Landscapes, E. C. Kropp Co., Panoramas, Hand-Colored Prints, Ephemera, Florida Regionalism.

Hang on… we’re fetching the requested page.