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Ernest Lyons Bridge, c. 1980
View looking over the Indian River and Ernest Lyons bridge, which runs from the Sewall's Point area to Hutchinson Island in Stuart. Back caption reads "Colorful drive on the way to the beaches and the Atlantic Ocean." -
Scenic Krueger Creek, Stuart, Florida, c. 1975
View of Krueger Creek looking north from East Ocean Boulevard in Stuart, Florida. Several boats are docked including a sailboat with the name of "MOONBEAM" out of Stuart, Florida. Back caption reads "Stuart, Florida/ Beautiful palms wave softly above the homes and yachts along this scenic cove." -
Confusion Corner, c. 1975
View of Confusion Corner in Stuart, Florida with several vehicles driving through the intersection. Back caption reads "Confusion Corner/ Stuart, Florida/ The confluence of eight streets join to create one of the most confusing intersections a driver could ever imagine. Flagler St., East and West Ocean Blvd., Colorado Ave., A1A North and South, and Dixie Highway all converge into one corner." -
Aerial view of South Hutchinson Island, c. 1990
Aerial view of South Hutchinson Island looking south. The Atlantic Ocean, Jensen Beach to Jupiter Inlet, and Indian River Lagoon are also in view. -
Confusion Corner, c. 1994
View of Confusion Corner with landscaped median circle. Just behind the median circle lies the Arthur Dehon Building and other businesses can be seen in the background. -
Osceola Street, Stuart, Florida, 1937
View of Osceola Street in downtown Stuart. Many automobiles (including a U.S. Mail carrier) parked on the street and a child rides a bike in the background. Businesses in view include McClungs (1936-1948), Dirr's Bar (1936-1943), Jake's Poultry Market, and The Lyric Theatre. There are also signs for a hardware & paint store and a fishing tackle shop (shop names not in view). -
Lyric Theatre, 1938
Front exterior view of The Lyric Theatre. There is a "Coming Soon" window advertisement which displayed the movie poster for The Buccaneer, which was directed by Cecil B. Demille and starred Frederick March, released in 1938. A few automobiles are parked in front of the theatre and a couple of people walk on the street. -
St. Lucie River Bridge, c. 1925
Concrete bridge across the St. Lucie River in Stuart, Florida. This bridge, built in 1918, was officially named the Flagler Bridge, but it was also referred to as the Dixie Highway Bridge, the Stuart Bridge, and the St. Lucie Bridge and was replaced by the original (Old) Roosevelt Bridge in 1934. -
Palm Villa Hotel, Palm City, Florida, c. 1915
Exterior view of the nineteen room Palm Villa hotel in Palm City, Florida. Several people sit on the front porch and steps. The hotel was built in 1913. The roof was damaged by a hurricane and the hotel was destroyed by a subsequent strong storm in 1928. -
The Lighthouse Pier, c. 1945
The Lighthouse Pier was built in 1937 as part of renovations made to Speedy's Inn which became The Lighthouse Restaurant. The pier was rebuilt and had another grand opening in 1945 after the establishment was closed for several years during WWII. The Lighthouse Pier served as a base of operations for two charter fleets offering both sailfishing endeavors and small craft for river and bay fishing.