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Tommy's Bar, c. 1950
Tommy's Cocktail Lounge & Restaurant. Caption on back of postcard reads "located between Stuart and W. Palm Beach, on U. S. 1, Florida. Your favorite drink, delicious food and dancing, in beautiful surroundings. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Inland Waterway."
The grand opening at Tommy's Bar was held in December 1948. The building, located a half mile south of the Martin County Line on US 1, was constructed by John L. Taylor for owner, Tommy Savas, formerly the manager at the Blue Goose Inn and St. Lucie Bar. Three apartments and a roof top garden were built on the second floor while the first floor included the dining room with a semi-circular bar, kitchen and space for a liquor store. -
Lentz Groves, c. 1960
Lentz Groves Indian River fruit stand in Jensen Beach. -
Pink Pony Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge, c. 1955
The Pink Pony restaurant and cocktail lounge, located at the intersection of Highway US 1 and Indian Street (three miles south of Stuart at the time). Owners, Stanley Mistura and William Bass, who also owned the Blue Goose Inn and restaurant in Stuart contracted Herbey G. Gass to design and build the restaurant, which opened around May 1955.
The Pink Pony remained a popular destination through the 1960s but was sold in 1977 to two chefs that renovated the building and reopened the restaurant as Le Pavilion, which served French cuisine. Then in the 1980s, the building was torn down to make way for the Wedgewood Commons shopping center. -
St. Lucie Hilton, c. 1975
Aerial view over the St. Lucie Hilton property in Port St. Lucie. -
Golf cart at Ocean Breeze Park, c. 1965
Two people sit in a golf cart at the Ocean Breeze mobile home park. Caption on back of postcard reads "The Town on Wheels. Where planned entertainment is featured." -
St. Lucie Hilton, c. 1975
Aerial view over the St. Lucie Hilton property in Port St. Lucie. Caption on back of postcard reads "Welcome to 1,000 Acres Of Endless Recreation. The St. Lucie Hilton, Port St. Lucie, Florida. We have sports most places don't. Because we have space most places don't. And it's just 45 minutes above Palm Beach, on Florida's east coast. There are two championship golf courses. And a Par-3 Family 18. Fishing, swimming, tennis. Archery, waterskiing, biking. Dancing, dining, relaxing." -
Mural at First Federal Savings and Loan, c. 1965
Mural panels hang on the walls at First Federal Savings and Loan in Stuart. Caption on back of postcard reads "Martinorama/ This unique mural, dominating the lobby of the First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Martin County, was created by local artist, Jim Hutchinson. The mural depicts the various phases of the economy of Martin County." -
1930 Lincoln Model L, c. 1985
Antique car in driveway. Caption on back of postcard reads "1930 Lincoln Model L Dual Cowl Double Windshield Phaeton by Locke, originally built for Edsel Ford, 'One of a kind.' From the Collection of Mr. Rick Carroll, Jensen Beach, Florida."Tags Automobiles -
Fishnhol mobile home park, c. 1960
Aerial view over the Fishnhol mobile home park and marina in Port Salerno. Caption on back of postcard reads "Fish-N-Hol Rt. 1, Box 497, Stuart, Florida. Fish and Relax -- Modern Marina -- Water Front Cottages and Mobile Home Park -- Boats and Motor Rentals -- Charter Boats." -
Selma's Motel Restaurant & Lounge, c. 1965
Three views at Selma's Motel and Restaurant, near Okeechobee. Caption on back of postcard reads "U. S. 441 - 17 Miles South of Okeechobee, Fla. Located on the eastern shore of Lake Okeechobee. Open Year 'Round - Singles and Doubles - Full Tile Baths - Enclosed Showers - Ind. Controlled Heat and Air Conditioning - TV - Paved Drives and Parking Area. Restaurant and Lounge serving completely up-to-date menu. Boat launching adjacent. Write for reservations stating accommodations desired. Your hosts - Selma & Harold Tumbleston."