Spearker Series with Ken Breslauer
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February 19, 2025
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Join the WPHM as it welcomes author Ken Breslauer to the Farmer’s Market for a visually-stunning presentation on the Florida kitsch from the 1930s though the 1970s, before Disney!
Souvenirs are an essential part of Florida tourism. Since the late 19th century, souvenirs depicting Florida scenes have been purchased by travelers visiting the Sunshine State.
Author and collector Ken Breslauer will take you on a tour of Florida souvenirs, focusing on the 1930-1970 era before the opening of Walt Disney World.
From alligator bags to felt pennants, orange blossom perfume to kitschy flamingos, these souvenirs will bring back memories of Florida vacations before interstate highways and corporate theme parks.
About the Speaker:
Ken Breslauer grew up in Delray Beach and resides in West Palm Beach. He graduated from the University of West Florida in Pensacola and earned a Masters Degree in Historic Preservation at Goucher College in Baltimore, specializing in Commercial Archeology. After working at the "Pensacola News Journal" as a sports writer he served as Communications Director at Sebring International Raceway for 35 years. Breslauer has written four books relating to Florida's roadside history and three books about Sebring's motorsports heritage. An avid collector of Florida souvenirs and ephemera, he annually promotes the "FLoridiana Fest." Breslauer is a Florida Master Gardener and active in Basset Hound rescue.
