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Pineapples and alligators, c. 1908
Three alligators encircle rows of planted pineapples. -
Pineapples planted under shed cover, c. 1922
Vast planting of pineapples covered by a shed. Postmarked in Hemlock, New York on August 15, 1922. Message written to Leatha Worde in Toledo, Ohio from "Jennie." -
Pineapples ready for packing, c. 1910
Large piles of pineapples ready for packing into shipping crates.Tags Pineapples -
Pines at sunset, Lake Worth, Florida, c. 1940
Pine forest with colorful sunset in background. -
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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. -
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." -
Pitchford Camp postcard, c. 1935
Three images of the Pitchford Camp in Jensen. Caption reads "Pitchford Camp and famous Jensen Fishing Bridge where fishing is guaranteed. Jensen, Fla." -
Plantation House at Edenlawn, Jensen Beach, c. 1950
Drawing of the Plantation House at Edenlawn in Jensen Beach, Florida. The Eden (later called Edenlawn) community was founded in 1880s and was initially used for large pineapple plantations and later became commercial nurseries and eventually a vacation resort area in the 1950s and 1960s. Back caption reads " 'Plantation House' at Edenlawn. Hidden Paradise of Florida East Coast. Overlooking the Famous Indian River. Jensen Beach, Florida, an ideal vacation resort. (pen and ink sketch by A. E. Backus, well known Florida artist.)" -
Planters Security Bank, c. 1905
Planters Security Bank in Jensen. The bank was founded around 1894 to serve pineapple farmers in the Eden area. The bank failed around 1908, leaving many depositors empty handed until a decree from the state comptroller awarded 14 and half percent dividends to be paid out to those that lost money, but this was not until 1929.