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State Library of Florida, Florida Ephemera Collection
Description
Rate schedule for The Desert Inn in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
Date
1950 (circa)
Creator
Format
Coverage
Geographic Term
[page 1]
The Desert Ranch
St. Petersburg Beach Florida
Rate Schedule
[Illustration of a woman wearing a bathing suit, scarf and cowboy hat riding a smiling dolphin]
The Desert Ranch
St. Petersburg Beach Florida
Rate Schedule
[Illustration of a woman wearing a bathing suit, scarf and cowboy hat riding a smiling dolphin]
Title
Price list for The Desert Ranch circa 1950
Subject
Hotels--rates
Description
Rate schedule for The Desert Inn in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
Creator
The Desert Ranch
Source
State Library of Florida, Florida Ephemera Collection
Date
1950 (circa)
Format
price lists
Language
eng-US
Type
text
Identifier
sle_pinellas_05
Coverage
Postwar Florida (1945-1968)
Geographic Term
Saint Petersburg (Fla.)
Pinellas County (Fla.)
Thumbnail
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ImageID
sle_pinellas_05_01
sle_pinellas_05_02
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topic
Education and Information
Subject - Corporate
The Desert Ranch (Saint Petersburg, Fla.)
Transcript
[page 1]
The Desert Ranch
St. Petersburg Beach Florida
Rate Schedule
[Illustration of a woman wearing a bathing suit, scarf and cowboy hat riding a smiling dolphin]
The Desert Ranch
St. Petersburg Beach Florida
Rate Schedule
[Illustration of a woman wearing a bathing suit, scarf and cowboy hat riding a smiling dolphin]
[page 2]
On a private beach, unrivalled anywhere in the world, stands the newest, most modern and finest equipped Resort in all florida. Completely air-conditioned and open all year, The Desert Ranch maintains Dining Rooms, Bar and Lounge, Television Room, Dancing and Entertainment, and, of course, a Swimming Pool Putting Green and play are. All at prices you'll be glad to pay. A sincere welcome awaits you from the Management and Staff.
On a private beach, unrivalled anywhere in the world, stands the newest, most modern and finest equipped Resort in all florida. Completely air-conditioned and open all year, The Desert Ranch maintains Dining Rooms, Bar and Lounge, Television Room, Dancing and Entertainment, and, of course, a Swimming Pool Putting Green and play are. All at prices you'll be glad to pay. A sincere welcome awaits you from the Management and Staff.
[page 3]
Modified American Plan
Including delicious breakfast and de luxe dinners daily
Double or Triple Occupancy
Per Person
Dec. 20-Jan. 31 $9-11
Feb. 1- Mar. 30 14-15
Apr. 1- Apr. 30 12-14
European Plan (without meals)
Bedrooms
Bedroom Apartments*
Single or Double Occupancy
Dec. 20-Jan. 31 $10-14 $12-16
Feb. 1-Mar. 30 20-22 24-26
Apr. 1- Apr. 30 16-20 18-22
All rooms with private Terraces
*Bedroom Apartments include luxurious bedroom, dining room, kitchen, and Terrace.
Desert Ranch Reservation Request
To The Desert Ranch, 6200 Gulf Blvd., St. Petersburg Beach
Please enter my reservation as follows:
Name...................................................................................................
Address................................................................................................
City................................................State...............................................
Number of Rooms: Single............Double...........3 in a Room...............
Date of Arrival...................Time.............Plane.........Train.........Car........
Date of Departure from Desert Ranch.................................................
A Deposit of $10 per person is required to confirm this reservation
Modified American Plan
Including delicious breakfast and de luxe dinners daily
Double or Triple Occupancy
Per Person
Dec. 20-Jan. 31 $9-11
Feb. 1- Mar. 30 14-15
Apr. 1- Apr. 30 12-14
European Plan (without meals)
Bedrooms
Bedroom Apartments*
Single or Double Occupancy
Dec. 20-Jan. 31 $10-14 $12-16
Feb. 1-Mar. 30 20-22 24-26
Apr. 1- Apr. 30 16-20 18-22
All rooms with private Terraces
*Bedroom Apartments include luxurious bedroom, dining room, kitchen, and Terrace.
Desert Ranch Reservation Request
To The Desert Ranch, 6200 Gulf Blvd., St. Petersburg Beach
Please enter my reservation as follows:
Name...................................................................................................
Address................................................................................................
City................................................State...............................................
Number of Rooms: Single............Double...........3 in a Room...............
Date of Arrival...................Time.............Plane.........Train.........Car........
Date of Departure from Desert Ranch.................................................
A Deposit of $10 per person is required to confirm this reservation
Chicago Manual of Style
The Desert Ranch. Price list for The Desert Ranch circa 1950. 1950 (circa). State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/351115>, accessed 20 June 2025.
MLA
The Desert Ranch. Price list for The Desert Ranch circa 1950. 1950 (circa). State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/351115>
AP Style Photo Citation
(State Archives of Florida/The Desert Ranch)
