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Float for Stuart Transfer Co. in parade on Flagler Avenue, 28 January 1926
Parade float with young African American man or boy in a bathtub, and sign: "We believe in Stuart 'clean up'. Let this be the only Black spot in town. Stuart Transfer Company." Stuart Transfer Company opened in 1925 on Flagler Avenue, then moved to the Lyric Theatre building in March 1926. They were a hauling company.
In celebration of the 1925 establishment of Martin County, the town of Stuart hosted a series of events on 28 and 29 January 1926, including a large parade. Governor John Wellborn Martin attended as special guest. -
Float for Salerno in parade on Flagler Avenue, 28 January 1926
Parade float with girl ("Miss Salerno") and woman with pageant sashes, man in Seminole clothing, and signs "Salerno go claim your heritage worth untold millions," and "Shortest route by land and water."
In celebration of the 1925 establishment of Martin County, the town of Stuart hosted a series of events on 28 and 29 January 1926, including a large parade. Governor John Wellborn Martin attended as special guest. -
Float for Lowery-Davis-Lapham in parade on Flagler Avenue, 28 January 1926
Parade float featuring furniture. Lowery Davis Lapham Furniture opened on Flagler Avenue in Stuart in Dec 1925. Decorated car and Kitching & Eckess also visible.
In celebration of the 1925 establishment of Martin County, the town of Stuart hosted a series of events on 28 and 29 January 1926, including a large parade. Governor John Wellborn Martin attended as special guest. -
Float for Casa Lbr. Co. in parade on Flagler Avenue, 28 January 1926
Parade float with a model of a house, and sign "Better County Homes." Casa Lumber Company operated in Stuart from about 1925 to 1928. Kitching & Eckess store behind float.
In celebration of the 1925 establishment of Martin County, the town of Stuart hosted a series of events on 28 and 29 January 1926, including a large parade. Governor John Wellborn Martin attended as special guest. -
Children dressed as sprites in parade on Flagler Avenue, 28 January 1926
Children in costumes. Partially readable sign announces "Flowers and Sprites."
In celebration of the 1925 establishment of Martin County, the town of Stuart hosted a series of events on 28 and 29 January 1926, including a large parade. Governor John Wellborn Martin attended as special guest. -
Marching band in parade on Flagler Avenue, 28 January 1926
A band stops to play in front of Kitching & Eckess, where the governor looks on.
In celebration of the 1925 establishment of Martin County, the town of Stuart hosted a series of events on 28 and 29 January 1926, including a large parade. Governor John Wellborn Martin attended as special guest. -
Men's group marching in parade on Flagler Avenue, 28 January 1926
In celebration of the 1925 establishment of Martin County, the town of Stuart hosted a series of events on 28 and 29 January 1926, including a large parade. Governor John Wellborn Martin attended as special guest.