Miami, Fla June 18, 1952
Dear Mom & Pop,
This place is beautiful. The folks have been driving us around to see it. We had our 1st ocean bath today, it was wonderful. We feel like flying now, with these beautiful birds down here. Lots of love to Ruth and
George. All
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Snyder
216 Virginia Ave.
Audubon, New Jersey
Did you know the Traveller's Palm is not really a true palm tree? The species, Ravenala madagascariensis, is related to the Bird Of Paradise plants. This popular ornamental is not even a native Florida plant, but originates in Madagascar, as its scientific name would imply. It is also the name of a friendly guest lodge in Kuala Lampur.
The Snyder's house, built in 1929 according to Trulia, is still standing in Audubon, New Jersey. According to New Jersey property records, the house was sold in 2009, but since online records only go back to 1990, there is no record of the Snyders' sale. There are quite a few George and William Snyders in Audubon, which is surprising for a town of about 10,000 people.
The town was incorporated in 1905, and named after John James Audubon, so it's only fitting that George remarked that they were flying like birds.
Did you know the Traveller's Palm is not really a true palm tree? The species, Ravenala madagascariensis, is related to the Bird Of Paradise plants. This popular ornamental is not even a native Florida plant, but originates in Madagascar, as its scientific name would imply. It is also the name of a friendly guest lodge in Kuala Lampur.
The Snyder's house, built in 1929 according to Trulia, is still standing in Audubon, New Jersey. According to New Jersey property records, the house was sold in 2009, but since online records only go back to 1990, there is no record of the Snyders' sale. There are quite a few George and William Snyders in Audubon, which is surprising for a town of about 10,000 people.
The town was incorporated in 1905, and named after John James Audubon, so it's only fitting that George remarked that they were flying like birds.
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