Cypress Gardens, Florida 1966
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This authentic 1960s color photograph, captured in 1966, documents the pristine botanical landscapes of Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven, Florida. The archival image features a tranquil pond in the foreground, reflecting a small stone culvert bridge and a variety of tropical flora. The manicured lawn is bordered by vibrant pink bougainvillea bushes and shaded by towering Royal Palm trees and native cypress. In the mid-ground, guests can be seen relaxing on benches near a winding pathway, enjoying the gardens that earned the park the title of “Florida’s First Theme Park.” Founded by Dick Pope Sr. in 1936, Cypress Gardens became world-famous for its lush scenery and water ski shows. While the original Cypress Gardens closed in 2009, much of the historic botanical garden area was preserved and is still standing today as a featured section of the LEGOLAND Florida Resort.
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