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Building Your Great Collection; One Fine Book at a Time Anheuser-Bush Photo Journal. [Early Construction of Bush Gardens] 'A Memorable Trip Through Florida with our Own Private Fleet and the Commodore August A. Busch, Jr.' [late 1950s] [August A. Busch, Jr.] Photo album in red leather with title in gilt. Contains 83 - 5 by 5-inch photographs on 25 leaves of fine stiff stock. Photos have evenly aged, Two of the photos show the Pink Elephant Restaurant of Boca Grande, Florida, a renowned restaurant and gathering spot with a rich history. Established in 1947 it quickly became a popular venue for both locals and visitors. By 1950, it was a bustling establishment, especially favored by charter fishing guides and their clients. Several photos show construction. It is likely that these are photos of the early construction of Busch Gardens, Tampa . The construction of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay began in 1959, with the park opening to the public in March 1959 as a part of the Anheuser-Busch brewery complex. Initially called Tampa's Bird Gardens, it was a combination of a botanical garden and a bird sanctuary. Two photos show mushroom like structures with gnomes which became part of the Leprechaun Village. Additional photos show the Regal Beer distribution center. Regal Beer was a notable regional beer brand in Florida, particularly in the Miami area, established in 1934. In 1958, Anheuser-Busch acquired the Regal Brewery, continuing to produce Regal Beer for a few years before eventually discontinuing the brand. Photos also show the family in residence, and scenes of the local area Fine / No Dust Jacket, As Issued. From the estate of Elene B. Roberson, the daughter of August A. Busch Jr., who was the president of Anheuser-Busch. And Check out our other items ! Member of ABAA [American Booksellers Antiquarian Association] FABA [Florida Antiquarian Booksellers Association] IOBA [International Online Booksellers Association] The Ephemera Society of America Terms Guarantee We tend to be conservative in our grading, but even the best booksellers make an occasional mistake. Our books, and ephemera are described using AB Bookman standards. Our Guarantee: All items will be received as advertised and in the condition described. Any item is returnable for any reason within 30 days of receipt (prior notice appreciated). If you have questions regarding our description of any item, we encourage you to contact us prior to buying. We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), and we adhere to these associations' strict ethical guidelines and conditions of sale. Shipping Standard shipping is by USPS Media Mail. Delivery typically takes 4 – 8 days (and sometimes longer) depending upon destination. We are happy to upgrade shipping to Priority Mail or to arrange overseas shipping to most foreign countries. Please choose that at checkout. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. Our priority is to make customers happy and to resolve problems as promptly as possible. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.