c. 1960 Cooper City FL Real Estate Promotional Brochure - "Country Style Cook Book" - Morris Cooper Land Boom

An original circa 1960 promotional brochure disguised as a "Country Style Cook Book," distributed to prospective homebuyers during the founding of Cooper City, Florida. This piece captures the aggressive marketing of the Florida Land Boom era, pitching the "Country Manor" lifestyle in Broward County before the area was fully developed.

Key Features:
+++ The Sales Pitch: While the interior contains standard recipes, the covers are pure real estate advertising. The text promises "City Conveniences" within a "Park-like setting," highlighting the Championship Golf Course, Cabana Club, and 20 Model Homes.
+++  Visuals: The back cover features rare photographic views of the early infrastructure (The Country Club/Pool) which were likely the only built structures at the time.
+++ Context: Issued during the very early days of the city (founded 1959 by Morris Cooper). The text states Cooper City is "destined to become," implying this is a pre-completion/construction-era piece.

Physical Specs:
+++  Date: Circa 1959–1961 (Undated, but pre-dates the 1963 completion of the initial housing phase).
+++ Dimensions: 4" x 7.5" (16 pages).
+++ Format: Stapled paper wraps; green and black ink on tan stock.

Condition Report: Good to Very Good. The bindings are tight. There is even age-toning throughout (heavier on the outer wraps), and moderate shelf handling wear. Text is clean. A solid, surviving example of ephemeral advertising.

There are no institutional copies located on OCLC/WorldCat.

A book of recipes - "a number of them hitherto unpublished" - presented to promote buying a home and moving to Cooper City, Florida.

Background Information:
Cooper City is a city in Broward County, Florida. The city is named for Morris Cooper, who founded the community in 1959.

Item #21438

Price: $35.00