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Aerial view of Jensen Beach, Florida, c. 1990
Aerial view of Jensen Beach coastline and the Indian River. caption reads "Indian River Drive-enjoy miles of tropical sights along the river.Tags Florida-Jensen Beach -
Aerial view of South Hutchinson Island, c. 1990
Aerial view of South Hutchinson Island looking south. The Atlantic Ocean, Jensen Beach to Jupiter Inlet, and Indian River Lagoon are also in view. -
Aerial view of Stuart and St. Lucie River, c. 2000
Aerial view looking northwest over Stuart near downtown with Roosevelt Bridge and St. Lucie river in background. -
Aerial view of Stuart, c. 1996
Aerial view of Stuart with the St. Lucie River, downtown area, and the Roosevelt Bridge in background. Athletic fields and water tower also in view. Back caption reads "Downtown Stuart along the waterfront. New bridge in background." -
Aerial view of Stuart, c. 2000
Aerial view of Stuart. Back caption reads "Historical downtown Stuart on the intracoastal waterway." -
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." -
Aerial views of Hutchinson and Nettles Islands, c. 1980
Aerial view of bridge road between Hutchinson and Nettles Islands. Back caption reads "Aerial view looking east to Hutchinson Island from Nettle's Island." -
Algonzzini's Shell Shop, Hobe Sound, Florida, c. 1960
View of Algonzzinis's Shell Shop with a view of items for sale, US Hwy 1, and few automobiles parked in front. Back caption reads "On U.S. Highway No. 1/ 10 mi. South of Stuart -- 23 Miles North of West Palm Beach/ Algozzini's Shell, Gift & Fruit Shoppe/ Shellcraft Supplies/ Shell lamps - Jewelry - Novelties - Alligator Bags - Shoes - Accessories - Driftwood Creations - Cypress Lamps - Straw Bags - Indian River Fruit. Shippers - Tropical Jellies - Candies/ Orange Blossom Honey/ Outdoor Patio Shop/ The Most Complete Tropical Shoppe on the East Coast/ Hobe Sound, Florida/ Phone 5373." Phillip Algonzzini opened the shell shop in 1950. Algonzzini passed away in 2012 and the property was sold at auction in 2014. -
Alligator and child in palmetto grove, c. 1924
Alligator poised to attack a crying black infant in a palmetto grove. Quatrain poem on postcard uses racist and exaggerated mock dialect "I'm just scairt as I can be, I'm 'fraid this 'gater's goin' to get me, Oh, mammy, come and get me soon Or you wont have no little coon." Beautiful Florida Series postcard. -
Alligator encounter, c. 1910
Young black man pushes a wheel barrel with several black children in it as an alligator crosses their path with its mouth open. Caption on the image reads "Alligator Feed, Florida."