Gator Mouth at Entrance on Gator Jungle, Route 50 in Christmas, Florida

by John Margolies

Step into the real Americana experience through this vintage art print of the classic Gator Mouth at Entrance on Gator Jungle, Route 50 in Christmas, Florida, taken in 1990 by the famous architectural historian, John Margolies. Surrounded by thick green palmettos and Florida Pines, the giant textured green reptile’s head with sharp white teeth around the walk through tunnel mouth is visible. Behind the green tunnel mouth lies a hand painted prehistoric landscape with active volcanoes and colorful tropical wildlife. The entrance to the "Gator Jungle" is marked by a hand painted sign, showing off the kitsch and folk architectural style popularized before large themed amusement parks took over the Sunshine State's travel experience. Every detail of the sculpted concrete texture and the primary colors is captured in this photograph by John Margolies.

Ideal for lovers of retro Florida interior design and vintage photography of the highways, this art print is a great nostalgic addition to any collection.