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Jensen Beach bridge, c. 1965
Boat passes under the Frank A. Wacha Bridge in Jensen Beach. The concrete bridge opened in October of 1965 and was built over a ten year period to replace the wooden bridge that preceded it. Caption on back reads "The New Indian River Bridge with the catwalk for the fishing enthusiast, Jensen Beach, Florida." -
St. Lucie River toll bridge, c. 1960
Bridge across the St. Lucie River in Stuart. Caption on back reads "Stuart's escape to the ocean beach, St. Lucie River toll bridge, Stuart, Florida." -
Jensen Beach Causeway, c. 1965
View along the Jensen Beach Causeway, looking towards the Indian River and Jensen mainland. -
Indian River Drive, c. 1965
View along Indian River Drive with the Jensen Beach Causeway in background. -
House of Refuge watch tower, c. 1965
House of Refuge at Gilbert's Bar Museum postcard. Caption on back reads "This 35' tower was erected by the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II as an observation post for submarines and enemy agents." -
Communication paddles at House of Refuge Museum, c. 1965
House of Refuge at Gilbert's Bar Museum postcard with "Merry Christmas" greeting. Caption on back reads "Communication Paddles are examples of the antique nautical equipment that are preserved at the House of Refuge." -
House of Refuge, c. 1965
House of Refuge. Caption on back reads "One of ten houses of refuge erected by the US Life Saving Service in 1876, it is the only one still in existence." -
Fish a plenty, c. 1910
Altered photograph with a superimposed fish jumping out of the water, near a Stuart shoreline. Postcard boasts "The fishing is always good at Stuart, Fla." -
Fishing scene, c. 1910
Three figures fishing. Photograph altered with superimposed fish added to the ground around the figures. Stuart postcard boasts "We're having great luck here At Stuart, Fla." -
Dangerous waters, c. 1910
Boatload of people on the water with drawing of a large fish following the boat. Stuart postcard claims "It's not safe to go out in a boat here At Stuart, Fla."