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Perkins Estate, c. 1915
View of Perkins Estate and Frazier Creek with many palm trees lining the waterfront. The house was built originally for Hubert and Susan Bessey around 1905. George W. Perkins purchased the home in 1910 and added on to it, making the house into a large estate. The house was purchased by William Shepard in 1923 and it was destroyed by a fire during the 1940s. Eventually, the land was bought by the city and turned into a park. -
The St. Lucie River Ferry, Stuart, Florida, c. 1913
View of car and a few people on the St. Lucie Ferry which connected Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties. Note written in pencil on the back of postcard reads "How we crossed the St. Lucie River at Stuart." The year 1913 is written beside this note. -
Krueger Creek, c. 1973
View of Krueger Creek looking north from East Ocean Boulevard, featureing two sailboats and the Rand boathouse (located at the north end of Cardinal Way). Postmarked on February 13, 1973. Postcard dated February 12, 1973 and sent to Hadley S. Hartman at the Florida State University Overseas Study Center in Frenze, Italy from "Uncle Ralph." Back caption reads "Picturesque Stuart, Florida. This lovely bayou off the St. Lucie River is in the heart of this tropical residential area." -
St. Lucie River Bridge, c. 1935
View of St. Lucie River (Old Roosevelt) Bridge. Grouping of palm trees seen in the distance. -
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." -
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, 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.