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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." -
Clement's Restaurant, 1946
Front exterior view of L. C. Clement's Restaurant (previously Fred's Lunch Room) located on US Hwy 1 near Frazier Creek in Stuart, Florida. The restaurant signage advertises steak, chops, southern fried chicken, seafood, and breakfast. A man stands in front of the entrance. Postmarked in West Palm Beach on October 3rd, 1946. Postcard sent to Miss Lena Shaw in St. Johnsbury, Vermont from "Mildred."
This restaurant was located on U.S. 1 south of the Frazier Creek bridge. Originally built by the Pittman family and called the "Supreme Service Lunch Room"; on 10 May 1931, two staff and two of the Pittman family were killed when the building exploded due to improperly installed gas tanks. The Pittman family rebuilt the restaurant, with a new manager, Freddie Mae Pittman Crawford; by 1938 it was called "Fred's Lunch Room." It was sold in January 1946 to Lamuel C. Clements, former principal of Stuart High School (1938-1942) and his new wife, Eva Hayes Clements, a dietician. The business was renamed "Clement's Restaurant." Soon after, Clements sold the restaurant to Bertha and Ben Goddard, who renamed it "Goddard's Restaurant" in April 1947, adjacent to the Goddard's Sailsport Docks. The building was demolished when U.S. 1 was widened in the 1960s. -
Poor Bobs Lounge and Deli, c. 1955
Interior view of Poor Bobs Cocktail Lounge and Delicatessen at the Jensen Beach Causeway. Four people in white collared shirts stand behind the bar and many green cushioned barstools are lined up in front of the bar. Robert W. Weisenberger built and opened Poor Bobs in 1952 replacing the bait and tackle shop that was previously located at the site. Poor Bobs closed in 1983 and was torn down in 1985 when the site was made into a parking lot for a bait and tackle shop once again. The back caption reads "Imported Draught Beer, Wine and Liquors. Featuring Kosher and German Style Sandwiches, Home Made Soups, Pizza Pies and Italian Sausages. Imported Swiss, Italian, Greek, and German Cheese." -
Ole Colony Restaurant, c. 1965
Ole Colony Restaurant with an exterior view showing South Federal Highway and automobiles parked in front of the restaurant and a smaller interior image showing a narrow dining room with red and white checkered tablecloths and a few diners with their server. Sign in front of restaurant reads "Ole Colony Restaurant/ Fine Food/ Seafood - Sandwiches - Steaks/ Home Cooking." Ole Colony Restaurant opened in 1964 and was located at 810 South Federal Highway in Stuart. The restaurant closed in 1973. -
On the Beach in Jensen Beach, c. 1960
View of a beach and parking lot in Jensen Beach with three people posing with a surfboard in the foreground. Postmarked from Stuart on February 28, 1961. -
Parkotel Court, Stuart, Florida, c. 1950
View of Parkotel Court lodging in Stuart, Florida. Back caption reads "Parkotel Court/ P. O. Box 1067/ Stuart, Florida/ Modern, Showers, Heated, Innerspring mattresses. Fishing center of the World. 1 1/2 miles South of Stuart, Florida on U. S. #1/ Owned and operated by Mr. & Mrs. C. A. Burwell." -
First National Bank of Stuart, c. 1962
Exterior view of the First National Bank of Stuart with many cars and people in the parking lot. Back caption reads "First National Bank of Stuart/ Stuart, Florida/ "Sailfish Capital of the World"/ Phone 287-4000/ The solid growth and beauty of Martin County are epitomized in this beautiful new modern building constructed in 1961 by Caldwell-Scott Engineering & Construction Co., Inc. of Fort Lauderdale, Florida." -
It's Fun Being Here, Stuart, Florida, c. 1975
Bright orange background and "It's FUN Being here, Stuart" printed with colorful beach images inside of each letter of "FUN." -
Frazier Creek, c. 1990
View of palm tree lined Frazier Creek with a few boats at the dock. -
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).