the Marine Life attraction at Point Cadet in Biloxi, Mississippi, with the Hotel Markham prominently visible in the background. It captures one of Biloxi's best-known tourist areas during the late 1950s to early 1970s, before Hurricane Camille dramatically changed the Gulf Coast in 1969.
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Marine Life was a popular marine attraction operated near Point Cadet. Visitors could see:
Dolphins
Sea lions
Sharks
Tropical fish
Educational marine exhibits
Live animal performances, which were common tourist entertainment at the time.
The large white dolphin statue at the entrance became one of the attraction's recognizable landmarks and appeared on many postcards.
In the background is the Hotel Markham, one of Biloxi's premier hotels during the mid-20th century. It stood several stories tall overlooking Point Cadet and served tourists arriving by automobile along U.S. Highway 90.
Dating the postcard
