Vintage linen postcard "L-26 - Southside Baptist Church, Lakeland, Fla." The colorful view shows the large brick church with its tall white-columned portico, palm trees and red flowering shrubs along the street. Published by Lakeland News Co., Lakeland, Fla., a genuine Curteich-Chicago "C.T. Art-Colortone" card. Standard size, about 3.5 x 5.5 inches. Used condition with light corner wear; postally used with a full message.

The back caption reads "One of the many fine edifices dedicated to religious worship in Lakeland." Postmarked Lakeland, Fla., Feb 26, 1955, with a "New Hope for Hearts - Support the Heart Fund" slogan cancel over a red 2c John Adams stamp. Addressed to Mr & Mrs Luther Ledbetter, 614 S. Grevellia, Inglewood, Calif. The ink message, dated Feb 26, begins "Dear Em & Lute" and mentions sending cards, worry over not hearing from family ("Looks like out of sight out of mind"), and promises to tell all about the trip when home, signed Mildred (reading uncertain).

A classic Florida linen church card for Baptist, Polk County or Florida collectors.