Martin Digital History

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  • Line drawing of Bridge Road in Hobe Sound. One of seven illustrations of county landmarks and points of interest along the Treasure Coast commissioned by American Pioneer Savings Bank (1986-1990). Back caption reads "Shortly following the end of World War II, the Jupiter Island Association raised funds for area beautification projects which included the planting of ficus nitida saplings, less than ten feet tall, along Bridge Road. Today, this bower of Cuban laurel forms a natural canopy above the roadway, creating one of the most picturesque spots in Martin County. One of a series of seven prints and postcards depicting historical landmarks and points of interests along the Treasure Coast of Florida, these illustrations are available exclusively through American Pioneer Savings Bank."
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  • Line drawing of the Okeechobee Courthouse. One of seven illustrations of county landmarks and points of interest along the Treasure Coast commissioned by First Fidelity Bank (1986-1990). Back caption reads "In 1917, Okeechobee County was formed from parts of Palm Beach, St. Lucie, and Osceola counties. Construction of the courthouse began in 1926 and was completed, at an estimated coast of $200,000, shortly before the major hurricane of 1928. After the storm, National Guardsman camping on the courthouse lawn used the courthouse as emergency storage for the caskets of hurricane victims, including seven unidentified bodies. One of a series of seven prints and postcards depicting historical landmarks and points of interest along the Treasure Coast of Florida. These illustrations are available exclusively through First Fidelity/Smart Money Centers."
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  • Line drawing of Gilbert's Bar and House of Refuge. One of seven illustrations of county landmarks and points of interest along the Treasure Coast commissioned by First Fidelity Bank (1986-1990). Back caption reads "In 1876, then Houses of Refuge were built along the eastern seaboard. This is the last House of Refuge still standing. Originally for the refuge of seamen in distress, it served as a submarine watch tower during World War II and now is an historical museum and center for the propagation and study of giant sea turtles indigenous to this coast. One of a series of seven prints and postcards depicting historical landmarks and points of interest along the Treasure Coast of Florida. These illustrations are available exclusively through First Fidelity/Smart Money Centers."
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  • Line drawing of a dock showing pelicans and seagulls along with a couple small fishing boats on a river with a bridge in the distance. One of seven illustrations of county landmarks and points of interest along the Treasure Coast commissioned by First Fidelity Bank (1986-1990). Back caption reads "Scenic River Views like this one grace the Indian and St. Lucie Rivers throughout the Treasure Coast, providing peaceful respite to tourists, travelers, and residents alike. One of a series of seven prints and postcards depicting historical landmarks and points of interest along the Treasure Coast of Florida. These illustrations are available exclusively through First Fidelity/Smart Money Centers."
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  • Rows of planted banana trees. Postmarked from Stuart on July 19, 1913. Message written in pencil sent to Ireland, Washington.
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  • Palm tree lined dirt road along the Indian River in Florida. A car on a dirt road with a sidewalk. Two men stand near the river's edge, one with a fishing rod. There is a sailboat and a boathouse with a dock seen in the distance.
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  • Grapefruit branches with smiling young girl in floral hat and burgundy velvet dress holding orange tree branches added to the foreground. Front caption reads "There is always sunshine in Florida. Scene in grape fruit orchard." Postmark was stamped in Stuart on a July 2nd but the year is cutoff (not stamped completely).
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  • 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."
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  • Orange grove with several workers on tall ladders picking oranges and placing them in sacks worn across their shoulders. Crates filled with oranges are piled up at different spots along the row and machinery visible in the background. Back caption reads: "A typical scene of orange pickers during mid-winter in sunny Florida."
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  • Aerial view looking northwest over Stuart near downtown with Roosevelt Bridge and St. Lucie river in background.
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