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Four sailboats on the water, Stuart, Florida, c. 1955
Ruhnke photo of four sailboats on the water in Stuart. View of land with many trees and a couple houses in the background. -
Sunset on the St. Lucie River, c. 1955
Sunset view of St. Lucie River with three boats at a dock and three palm trees on the shoreline. -
Pitchford Camp fish on display c. 1935
Several people gathered around display of fish caught at the Pitchford Camp in Jensen Beach. Two mobile homes also in view. Front caption reads "They Catch Big Ones at Pitchford's Jensen Beach, Florida." Back caption reads "This fishing camp operated by the Pitchford's. One of the first to be established in Jensen Beach. Has 24 cottages, apartments, good trailer facilities, private dock, plenty boats. Accommodations are modern and well kept. Camp is located at the famous mile long free fishing bridge. Rates reasonable year round." -
St. Lucie River, Stuart, Florida, c. 1955
Ruhnke photo of the St. Lucie river with palm trees on the shoreline and a covered dock and piers in the background. -
Stuart School, c. 1910
Front view of Stuart School with red roof and gray bricks. A child looks out from one of the lower windows. -
Rice Hotel & Restaurant, Stuart, Florida, c. 1950
Postcard created from a Ruhnke photo of the Rice Hotel and Restaurant. The Restaurant advertised that "It's Never Too Late For Breakfast." The building, previously the Rob Roy Hotel owned by the Roebuck family, was purchased by William H. Rice in 1945. Rice remodeled then operated the establishment, including a market on the first floor of the building (opened in 1949) and a nearby service station until 1956 when he sold it to Don A. O'Kelley and James L. Scannell who changed the name to "The Coffee House." The caption on the backside of the postcard is not legible. Poor condition. -
Rice Hotel & Restaurant, c. 1955
View of Rice Hotel and Restaurant in Stuart, Florida with a few cars parked around the building. Signs in first floor windows read "Home Cooking," "Western Steaks," "Seafood," and "Fried Chicken." -
Three views of F. L. Powell's Diner and Motel, c. 1955
Three views of F. L. Powell's establishment showing the exteriors of the Diner and Motel and a view of a boat dock. Back caption reads "F. L. Powell's Diner and Motel/ Located on U. S. No. 1 and the beautiful St. Lucie River at Stuart, Florida/ Up to date tourist accommodations at reasonable prices." Postmarked in Kinzua, Pennsylvania on December 8th but year is illegible. Postcard sent to Mrs. Agnes Powell in Erie, Pennsylvania from "Edna & Roy." -
France Apartments with lush tropical landscape, c. 1950
Exterior view of the France Apartments with palm trees and lush tropical landscaping. Car parked in front of the building. -
Aerial view of The Lighthouse Restaurant, c. 1945
View of the Lighthouse Restaurant (taken from higher vantage point) with US Hwy 1 in front and boat dock on St. Lucie River. Front caption reads "The Lighthouse-Famous for fine foods and drinks- U.S. No. 1 and the St. Lucie River, Stuart, FLA." A few automobiles are parked near the restaurant and a few boats are tied to the dock. Back caption reads "Sportsmen Headquarters for Florida's Finest Fishing/ Charter boast available for Gulfstream Sailfishing in the world-famous waters off the St. Lucie Inlet. Small boats for hire for inside fishing for snook, weakfish, channel bass and a wide variety of other fish."