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Beekeeper Paul Mahan, c. 1970
Paul Mahan wears beekeeping gear and examines one of his beehives at his Hobe Sound farm. In addition to beekeeping and keeping an organic farm, Paul Mahan also served as the Hobe Sound postmaster for over 30 years. -
Col. Poppleton's Magnolia apiary, c. 1905
O. O. Poppleton stands amongst beehives at his Magnolia apiary. Home of Harry Dyer and family visible in the distance. -
Agriculture in Martin County, Florida : Better Living and Bigger Profits for the Farmer, 1926
Informational booklet produced by the Stuart Chamber of Commerce to promote Martin County. Describes the attractions of the region and the opportunities for farming, dairying, poultry raising, and other agriculture activities. Includes images of crops, Seminole Indians, drainage activities, houses, and farms.Tags Agriculture -
Two men and beehive boxes, c. 1905
Two men stand with many beehive boxes and trees around them. -
Colonel Poppleton with bee smoker, c. 1905
Colonel Oscar Ogden Poppleton stands between rows of beehive boxes holding a bee smoker. Another beekeeper seen in the background. -
Clarinda Coggshall at Poppleton apiary, c. 1905
Clarinda Coggshall stands among beehive boxes at an apiary. Beekeeper with netting over his face is using a wheel barrel of sorts to move a beehive box in the background. -
Standing near beehive boxes, c. 1905
Several women, including Clarinda Coggshall (on left) stand between rows of beehive boxes. Two male beekeepers with netting attached to their hats are also in view. Older beekeeper standing behind the women is Col. O. O. Poppleton, a well-known expert beekeeper. Poppleton moved to the Stuart area in 1895 and maintained bee colonies from Ft. Pierce to Key West. His colonies were producing 15 tons of honey by 1909 and his bee keeping expertise earned him the nickname, "Bee King of Florida."