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Drawing of Gilbert's Bar and House of Refuge, c.1986
Line drawing of Gilbert's Bar and House of Refuge. One of seven illustrations of county landmarks and points of interest along the Treasure Coast commissioned by First Fidelity Bank (1986-1990). Back caption reads "In 1876, then Houses of Refuge were built along the eastern seaboard. This is the last House of Refuge still standing. Originally for the refuge of seamen in distress, it served as a submarine watch tower during World War II and now is an historical museum and center for the propagation and study of giant sea turtles indigenous to this coast. One of a series of seven prints and postcards depicting historical landmarks and points of interest along the Treasure Coast of Florida. These illustrations are available exclusively through First Fidelity/Smart Money Centers." -
Drawing of Okeechobee Courthouse, c.1986
Line drawing of the Okeechobee Courthouse. One of seven illustrations of county landmarks and points of interest along the Treasure Coast commissioned by First Fidelity Bank (1986-1990). Back caption reads "In 1917, Okeechobee County was formed from parts of Palm Beach, St. Lucie, and Osceola counties. Construction of the courthouse began in 1926 and was completed, at an estimated coast of $200,000, shortly before the major hurricane of 1928. After the storm, National Guardsman camping on the courthouse lawn used the courthouse as emergency storage for the caskets of hurricane victims, including seven unidentified bodies. One of a series of seven prints and postcards depicting historical landmarks and points of interest along the Treasure Coast of Florida. These illustrations are available exclusively through First Fidelity/Smart Money Centers." -
Drawing of Bridge Road in Hobe Sound, c.1986
Line drawing of Bridge Road in Hobe Sound. One of seven illustrations of county landmarks and points of interest along the Treasure Coast commissioned by American Pioneer Savings Bank (1986-1990). Back caption reads "Shortly following the end of World War II, the Jupiter Island Association raised funds for area beautification projects which included the planting of ficus nitida saplings, less than ten feet tall, along Bridge Road. Today, this bower of Cuban laurel forms a natural canopy above the roadway, creating one of the most picturesque spots in Martin County. One of a series of seven prints and postcards depicting historical landmarks and points of interests along the Treasure Coast of Florida, these illustrations are available exclusively through American Pioneer Savings Bank." -
Drawing of Driftwood Inn in Vero Beach, c.1986
Line drawing of Driftwood Inn in Vero Beach. One of seven illustrations of county landmarks and points of interest along the Treasure Coast commissioned by American Pioneer Savings Bank (1986-1990). Back caption reads "Using natural cypress and pieces of lumber from buildings devastated during the 1935 hurricane, area pioneer Waldo Sexton built what is now the scenic Driftwood Inn. A collector by nature, Sexton became especially known for his vast accumulation of bells, which reputedly included a bell used by Harriet Beecher Stowe to call her workers. As Vero Beach grew, Sexton donated many of his bells to the newly-built churches. One of a series of seven prints and postcards depicting historical landmarks and points of interests along the Treasure Coast of Florida, these illustrations are available exclusively through American Pioneer Savings Bank." -
Drawing of Stuart Feed Store, c.1986
Line drawing of the Stuart Feed & Supply Store. One of seven illustrations of county landmarks and points of interest along the Treasure Coast commissioned by First Fidelity Bank (1986-1990). Back caption reads "Built in 1905, this Stuart landmark was originally named the George W. Parks, Sr., Grocery and General Merchandise Store. It was the first outlet for Gulf Oil Products in this area and continues to enjoy a thriving business in old downtown Stuart today. One of a series of seven prints and postcards depicting historical landmarks and points of interest along the Treasure Coast of Florida, there illustrations are available exclusively through First Fidelity/Smart Money Centers." -
Rambler train car at museum, c. 1970
Florida East Coast Railway train car. Caption: "The Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, Whitehall Way, Palm Beach, Florida. The Rambler - Mr. Flagler's first private railroad car was outshopped in 1886, used extensively by Mr. Flagler until his death in 1913. The Rambler was in the vanguard of the first train to Key West in 1912. Was restored 1966, and opened to the public February 4, 1967. Visitors to the Museum will find in the Railroad Exhibit a complete pictorial history of the Rambler, its days of splendor, of decay and its restoration." -
Aerial view of Hutchison Island coastline, c. 1995
Aerial photo of Hutchinson Island shoreline with highrise buildings and both inlet and ocean views. Nettles Island seen in the background. Back caption reads "Looking North along the coastline of Hutchinson Island, Florida." -
Jumping sailfish, c. 1960
Sailfish jumps out of the water. Miss Helen V fishing boat in the background. -
First Congregational Church, c. 1975
The First Congregational Church in Palm City. -
Aerial of Jupiter Lighthouse, c. 1980
Aerial over the Jupiter Lighthouse and surrounding area.