Martin Digital History

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  • "This booklet is presented by The People of Martin County, Florida through Martin County Board of Commissioners. Printed by the Stuart Daily News.

    Describes agricultural benefits of Martin County. Includes descriptions of the flower, citrus, produce, and ranching industries. Specific businesses mentioned include: Bessemer Properties, O.D. Quinlivan Grove, Henry Crews Farm in Palm City, R.G. Spicer Nursery in Stuart, Rains Poultry Co. in Stuart, Chastain Ranch, Moore's Dairy in Palm City, Shark Industries Division of the Borden Company in Salerno (in operation 1944-1950), and Howard Fertilizer in Indiantown.
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  • Issued as a supplement to the Stuart News at Stuart, Martin County, Florida, 1 Oct 1942.

    Brochure featuring current and potential industries in Martin County, including the projected cross-state canal, shipping, the lemon grass industry, cattle ranching, Glade's Farms project of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture's Farm Security Administration, sugar industry, synthetic rubber industry, and flower industry. Also includes information on George Bensel and the attractions of Fort Myers.
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  • Illustrated description of the attractions of Martin County, including the fishing, tropical reefs, the St. Lucie River, residential housing, and agriculture. Also includes a summary of Martin County's debt structure and ads from local businesses. Specific businesses mentioned include John's Laundry, Glades Packing Plant in Salerno, Ward's Trailer Camp, Ace Beauty Salon, Davis Drug Store, and Pittman's Service Station and Restaurant.
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  • Description of attractions of Martin County, including aerials and views of landscapes, residences, boats, fishing, new construction, Wild Bill's Zoo, and Sunrise Inn in Port Sewall. Also includes ads from local businesses. This is the 5th annual issue published by the Stuart News, produced with the intent of being mailed to people in the north as advertising for the region. Aerial photographs by Florida Photographic Concern. Laminated.
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  • Program of the Florida Gospel Navy Bible Conference at Stuart, Florida, Sunday, February 23, to Tuesday, March 4, 1913. "All Aboard" for Bible Conference at Stuart. A Ten Days' Bible Study and Sunday School Institute With God in HIs Out-of-Doors.

    Revival meeting is the third annual meeting of nondenominational evangelical Christians and included services several times a day for ten days. Program includes photos of the Bible tent conference, fishing, grapefruit, boating down the south fork, the boat Evangel.
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  • Brief histories of the Daughters of American Revolution, nationally, in Florida, the Ft. Pierce, and Stuart chapters. Also profiles of original and early members.

  • Real estate brochure about Olympia Beach-Picture City, Florida, published by The Picture City Corporation (under personal supervision of Joseph P. Day and Felix Isman) in the early 1920s. It contains pictures and maps intended to appeal to investors and private residents seeking summer homes. Photos include the residence of Col. Murphy; people bowling, golfing; the yacht dock; boats on the river. Scanned by the University of Memphis Digital Commons.

  • Informational booklet produced by the Stuart Chamber of Commerce to promote Martin County. Describes the attractions of the region and the opportunities for farming, dairying, poultry raising, and other agriculture activities. Includes images of crops, Seminole Indians, drainage activities, houses, and farms.
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  • Excerpt from the Summer-Fall issue of Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co. Telephone directory for Stuart, Florida. Contains names of individuals and businesses with their telephone number.
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  • Resources of St. Lucie County Florida. Publication authorized by St. Lucie County Board of Trade, Fort Pierce, Florida. Illustrated edition. Published by the St. Lucie County Tribune, Ft. Pierce, 16 April 1915.

    Includes statistics and descriptions of St. Lucie County in 1915, with details of agricultural activities, transportation, drainage. Section on Jensen includes photo of George S. Saylor home (Ankona), R.R. Ricou building; section on Walton includes photos of the Walton Hotel, and residences of Mrs. L.J. Sawyer, C.A. Bailey, and W.H. Harris; section on Eden includes photos of the boat yard of H.L. Phillips, residence of F.G. McMullen, and the Eden Grove Hotel. Also includes sections on Ft. Pierce, White City, Viking, Okeechobee, Vero, Sebastian, and Fellsmere.
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