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Moonlit waterway in Florida, c. 1940
Palm trees near a moonlit waterway. -
Mosquito Inlet Light, Seacoast of Florida, c. 1909
Red brick lighthouse. Caption: Mosquito Inlet Light. On the seacoast of Florida, about 1 mile to the northward and westward of the entrance to Mosquito Inlet, and 52 miles SSE from St. Augustine Light-House."
Postmarked 1909. One cent stamp.
The Hugh C. Leighton Company (established c. 1905) merged with Valentine & Sons to become Leighton and Valentine Co. in 1909. -
Motoring through an Orange Grove, Florida, c. 1911
Car driving between orange grove lanes.
Florida Artistic Series, one cent stamp. -
Municipal dock from St. Lucie Hotel, Stuart, Florida, c. 1935
Cars in parking lot at pier. -
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." -
Native Floridians palmetto house, c. 1905
Group of people, talking and smoking, in front of a palmetto house.
Postmarked 1906, Holyoke, Mass; one cent stamp.
Back undivided (required after 1907) -
Near Pelican Hotel pier, c. 1950
View of the St. Lucie River from the Pelican Hotel pier. -
Nettles Island, c. 1970
Aerial view over Nettles Island. Community amenities detailed on the back of the postcard with "...this unique recreational vehicle resort has 1585 beautifully landscaped sites with paved drives, concrete patios, picnic tables, and 5-point hookups. There's a golden sand beach, two swimming pools, and facilities for all sports relating to the out-of-doors. A staff of activity directors plan games, contests, and parties." -
Nettles Island, c. 1970
Artist drawing of aerial view over Nettles Island. Front caption reads "Outdoor Resorts of America at Nettles Island, on the ocean, near Stuart, Florida. An island paradise for Rec Vee Campers, Nettles Island has a golden sand beach on the Atlantic connected by causeway to an island in the Indian River. This 130 acre tropical resort accommodates 1585 recreational vehicles, provides all convenience facilities, plus recreation areas for fun and excitement." -
New Pelican Hotel, Stuart, Florida, c. 1930
Large hotel on the St. Lucie River. Designed by Gerald J. O'Reilly of Miami, the Dixie-Pelican Hotel opened in January 1926 with 50 rooms, each with a private bath. The first person to sign the guest registry was Governor John Martin, in Stuart for the celebration of the creation of Martin County. The hotel was redecorated and a pier was added and a second "grand opening" occurred in November 1929 as the "Pelican Hotel" under the management of Drew King. King's son William King assumed management after Drew's death in 1944, and was the manager and owner until his death in 1968. The hotel hosted many beauty pageants, weddings, and other community events. After being sold in 1969, the Pelican Hotel continued, although its business steadily declined. In the 1980s, it became the law offices of Gary, Williams, Lewis and Watson, as Water Side Place.