Martin Digital History

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  • Concrete bridge across the St. Lucie River in Stuart, Florida. This bridge, built in 1918, was officially named the Flagler Bridge, but it was also referred to as the Dixie Highway Bridge, the Stuart Bridge, and the St. Lucie Bridge and was replaced by the original (Old) Roosevelt Bridge in 1934.
  • Front exterior view of The Lyric Theatre. There is a "Coming Soon" window advertisement which displayed the movie poster for The Buccaneer, which was directed by Cecil B. Demille and starred Frederick March, released in 1938. A few automobiles are parked in front of the theatre and a couple of people walk on the street.
  • 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).
  • View of Confusion Corner with landscaped median circle. Just behind the median circle lies the Arthur Dehon Building and other businesses can be seen in the background.
  • Aerial view of South Hutchinson Island looking south. The Atlantic Ocean, Jensen Beach to Jupiter Inlet, and Indian River Lagoon are also in view.
  • View of Confusion Corner in Stuart, Florida with several vehicles driving through the intersection. Back caption reads "Confusion Corner/ Stuart, Florida/ The confluence of eight streets join to create one of the most confusing intersections a driver could ever imagine. Flagler St., East and West Ocean Blvd., Colorado Ave., A1A North and South, and Dixie Highway all converge into one corner."
  • View of Krueger Creek looking north from East Ocean Boulevard in Stuart, Florida. Several boats are docked including a sailboat with the name of "MOONBEAM" out of Stuart, Florida. Back caption reads "Stuart, Florida/ Beautiful palms wave softly above the homes and yachts along this scenic cove."
  • View looking over the Indian River and Ernest Lyons bridge, which runs from the Sewall's Point area to Hutchinson Island in Stuart. Back caption reads "Colorful drive on the way to the beaches and the Atlantic Ocean."
  • View looking east over the St. Lucie River and Evans Crary bridge, which runs from Steele Point to the Sewall's Point area in Stuart. Benihana restaurant roof visible in the background.
  • View of Stuart Beach sign with trees and covered pavilions and stairs leading down to the beach. A few people are also in view. Back caption reads "Stuart, Florida/ Stuart's beautiful rustic picnic and beach area on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean."
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