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Kindred's grocery store, 1964
Kindred's first store, the "Superette" (1948-1961), was located near Confusion Corner. In 1961, the Kindred family opened this new 12,000 square foot building on Colorado Avenue. The store was sold by Henry G. Kindred (son of the founder, Henry A.) in 1966 and its name changed to "Great Valu Store."
Signs on the front of Kindred's include a stylized reclining cow, the slogan "The Home of Lazy Aged Beef," and "Gold Bond Stamps." -
Two men shake hands near Highlands Subdivision sign, c, 1925
Two men shake hands - Harry Lyons on the right. Sign in the background: Highlands Subdivision, Modest Homes, Modest Terms. East 1/2 mile, your ideas, Florida Growers Inc.
Highland Subdivision fronted on East Fourth Street (Ocean Blvd), adjoining the school property. The project was handled by the Florida Growers Inc. -
View of north Fork St. Lucie River, Stuart, Fla., c. 1909
Postcard of the F.E.C. railroad bridge across the St. Lucie River, Stuart, Fla. View of large building, train bridge, and landing pier for ferry, and bridgetender's house in upper right. The original wooden Florida East Coast railroad bridge, built in 1894, was replaced by a concrete and steel bridge in 1905. The "auto bridge" was not built until 1918. -
Parade on Osceola Street, 1926
Decorated cars in a parade, possibly Osceola Street. Business visible: Piggly Wiggly. -
George W. Parks General Merchandise, c. 1905
Man stands outside the George W. Parks general merchandise store (in 2023 Stuart Heritage Museum), built in 1901, which changed its name to Stuart Mercantile in 1913. The open veranda on the second floor was enclosed in 1910. Also visible is the railroad crossing and "Look out for the cars" signs.Tags Stores & shops -
The Owl House, c. 1945
House with four-pointed gable roof located on Colorado Avenue at the waterfront. Built in 1904 for Indiantown rancher Francis Marion and Annie Platt. Charles and Ethel Porter purchased the home in about 1910.Tags Dwellings -
F.L. Powell's Diner & Motel, c. 1955
Cars parked in front of the F.L. Powell's Diner & Motel on U.S. 1 in North Stuart, about two miles north of the Roosevelt Bridge. The diner opened in 1949 and existed until at least 1970. Signs include food available, "tasty food," and "air conditioning optional." -
Rains Building, c. 1948
The Rains Building, on East 4th Street (Ocean Blvd.) Four businesses, including Rains Poultry (1946-1949), a candy store (est. 1947), a tile and linoleum store.Tags Stores & shops -
Rice's Hotel & Restaurant, c. 1955
This building was originally the Roebuck Building, built in 1927 on U.S. 1 near Frazier Creek, by Robert R. Roebuck, housing the Rob Roy Hotel and the Economy Grocery. It was sold to William Rice in November 1945, remodeled, and reopened as the Rice's Hotel & Restaurant. Rice's Market, on the first floor of the hotel and restaurant, was added in September 1949 and a Standard Service station was built next door in November 1949. Rice Hotel was closed in 1956. -
