4 10 39 https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/57dd18a6e71376644c215bcfe94ee87d.jpg 056862aeea40e400d7a692d742ca1585 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Martin County Service Men's Club Collection Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Stuart Heritage Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-1945 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025.019 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Florida-Stuart Subject The topic of the resource Canteens (Facilities) Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Description An account of the resource Chiefly photographs of events at the Martin County Service Men’s Club. Historical note The Martin County Service Men’s Club was established in June 1942 to provide a recreational and social space for military personnel during World War II. Initially housed in the Victory Hotel building (formerly the Peacock Arcade), the club relocated to a newly constructed facility at 246 SW Flagler Avenue in Stuart, dedicated on October 10, 1943. Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the building featured a library, writing room, lounge, snack bar, patio, and recreation hall for dances and social events. Radie Belle Krueger served as Program Director and many women volunteered as "hostesses." During World War II, “service clubs” were community-run and government-supported facilities offering rest, recreation, and entertainment to servicemen. Many were operated under the United Service Organizations (USO), a coalition of six national organizations including the YMCA, YWCA, Salvation Army, and others. Contemporary accounts of the Martin County Service Men’s Club make no mention of USO affiliation, suggesting it operated independently. A separate USO Club was located in nearby Hobe Sound. The collection includes several photographs taken by the U.S. Army Signal Corps, which has been documenting military life and activities since the establishment of its Photographic Section in 1917. These images provide a visual record of the club and its role in supporting servicemen during the war. Following the war, the building was acquired by the City of Stuart and used as a community recreation hall and civic center. Today (2025), it remains in public use as the Flagler Center of Stuart. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Digital image Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SHM-2024-043-DVD06-009 2024.043 Title A name given to the resource Sitting outside the Serviceman's Club, c. 1943 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Camp Murphy & USO Club (Stuart Rec Center) DVD Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1944 1940s Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white digital image Description An account of the resource Three women and man seated outside a building, probably the Serviceman's Club. On far right is Radie Belle Krueger, manager of the club. From a CD labeled "Camp Murphy & USO Club (Stuart Rec Center)". Low quality scan. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digital image gift of Stuart Heritage Museum. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright - Rights-holder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable The Martin County Library System believes this Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. However, for this Item, either (a) no rights-holder(s) have been identified or (b) one or more rights-holder(s) have been identified but none have been located. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For more information, visit <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-RUU/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-RUU/1.0/</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Florida-Hobe Sound Subject The topic of the resource Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Group portraits https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/18c5f828a35ae9dbc869ef38bb5b5525.jpg 82def295f6597d3a99056f18066babc7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Martin County Service Men's Club Collection Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Stuart Heritage Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-1945 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025.019 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Florida-Stuart Subject The topic of the resource Canteens (Facilities) Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Description An account of the resource Chiefly photographs of events at the Martin County Service Men’s Club. Historical note The Martin County Service Men’s Club was established in June 1942 to provide a recreational and social space for military personnel during World War II. Initially housed in the Victory Hotel building (formerly the Peacock Arcade), the club relocated to a newly constructed facility at 246 SW Flagler Avenue in Stuart, dedicated on October 10, 1943. Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the building featured a library, writing room, lounge, snack bar, patio, and recreation hall for dances and social events. Radie Belle Krueger served as Program Director and many women volunteered as "hostesses." During World War II, “service clubs” were community-run and government-supported facilities offering rest, recreation, and entertainment to servicemen. Many were operated under the United Service Organizations (USO), a coalition of six national organizations including the YMCA, YWCA, Salvation Army, and others. Contemporary accounts of the Martin County Service Men’s Club make no mention of USO affiliation, suggesting it operated independently. A separate USO Club was located in nearby Hobe Sound. The collection includes several photographs taken by the U.S. Army Signal Corps, which has been documenting military life and activities since the establishment of its Photographic Section in 1917. These images provide a visual record of the club and its role in supporting servicemen during the war. Following the war, the building was acquired by the City of Stuart and used as a community recreation hall and civic center. Today (2025), it remains in public use as the Flagler Center of Stuart. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Digital image Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SHM-2024-043-DVD06-008 2024.043 Title A name given to the resource Radie Belle Krueger in front of the Servicemen's Club, c. 1943 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Camp Murphy & USO Club (Stuart Rec Center) DVD Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1944 1940s Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white digital image Description An account of the resource Radie Belle Krueger in front of the Servicemen's Club, the "Federal Recreation Club." Krueger was the manager of the club. From a CD labeled "Camp Murphy & USO Club (Stuart Rec Center)". Low quality scan. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digital image gift of Stuart Heritage Museum. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright - Rights-holder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable The Martin County Library System believes this Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. However, for this Item, either (a) no rights-holder(s) have been identified or (b) one or more rights-holder(s) have been identified but none have been located. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For more information, visit <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-RUU/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-RUU/1.0/</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Florida-Hobe Sound Subject The topic of the resource Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Krueger, Radie Belle Bruner, 1910-1997 Portraits https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/b6f671f050c12d2012569675a6c251a8.jpg 64673cbe98d6d38e663e0a212d7edcd4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Martin County Service Men's Club Collection Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Stuart Heritage Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-1945 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025.019 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Florida-Stuart Subject The topic of the resource Canteens (Facilities) Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Description An account of the resource Chiefly photographs of events at the Martin County Service Men’s Club. Historical note The Martin County Service Men’s Club was established in June 1942 to provide a recreational and social space for military personnel during World War II. Initially housed in the Victory Hotel building (formerly the Peacock Arcade), the club relocated to a newly constructed facility at 246 SW Flagler Avenue in Stuart, dedicated on October 10, 1943. Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the building featured a library, writing room, lounge, snack bar, patio, and recreation hall for dances and social events. Radie Belle Krueger served as Program Director and many women volunteered as "hostesses." During World War II, “service clubs” were community-run and government-supported facilities offering rest, recreation, and entertainment to servicemen. Many were operated under the United Service Organizations (USO), a coalition of six national organizations including the YMCA, YWCA, Salvation Army, and others. Contemporary accounts of the Martin County Service Men’s Club make no mention of USO affiliation, suggesting it operated independently. A separate USO Club was located in nearby Hobe Sound. The collection includes several photographs taken by the U.S. Army Signal Corps, which has been documenting military life and activities since the establishment of its Photographic Section in 1917. These images provide a visual record of the club and its role in supporting servicemen during the war. Following the war, the building was acquired by the City of Stuart and used as a community recreation hall and civic center. Today (2025), it remains in public use as the Flagler Center of Stuart. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Digital image Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SHM-2024-043-DVD06-007 2024.043 Title A name given to the resource Servicemen's Club, c. 1943 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Camp Murphy & USO Club (Stuart Rec Center) DVD Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1944 1940s Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white digital image Description An account of the resource Exterior of the Servicemen's Club, the "Federal Recreation Club." From a CD labeled "Camp Murphy & USO Club (Stuart Rec Center)". Low quality scan. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digital image gift of Stuart Heritage Museum. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright - Rights-holder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable The Martin County Library System believes this Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. However, for this Item, either (a) no rights-holder(s) have been identified or (b) one or more rights-holder(s) have been identified but none have been located. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For more information, visit <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-RUU/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-RUU/1.0/</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Florida-Hobe Sound Subject The topic of the resource Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/b90a6400153c77f0a2f31c91bab5f35e.jpg 5cb26c0037232b02b2f405b61b4e7c60 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Martin County Service Men's Club Collection Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Stuart Heritage Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-1945 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025.019 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Florida-Stuart Subject The topic of the resource Canteens (Facilities) Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Description An account of the resource Chiefly photographs of events at the Martin County Service Men’s Club. Historical note The Martin County Service Men’s Club was established in June 1942 to provide a recreational and social space for military personnel during World War II. Initially housed in the Victory Hotel building (formerly the Peacock Arcade), the club relocated to a newly constructed facility at 246 SW Flagler Avenue in Stuart, dedicated on October 10, 1943. Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the building featured a library, writing room, lounge, snack bar, patio, and recreation hall for dances and social events. Radie Belle Krueger served as Program Director and many women volunteered as "hostesses." During World War II, “service clubs” were community-run and government-supported facilities offering rest, recreation, and entertainment to servicemen. Many were operated under the United Service Organizations (USO), a coalition of six national organizations including the YMCA, YWCA, Salvation Army, and others. Contemporary accounts of the Martin County Service Men’s Club make no mention of USO affiliation, suggesting it operated independently. A separate USO Club was located in nearby Hobe Sound. The collection includes several photographs taken by the U.S. Army Signal Corps, which has been documenting military life and activities since the establishment of its Photographic Section in 1917. These images provide a visual record of the club and its role in supporting servicemen during the war. Following the war, the building was acquired by the City of Stuart and used as a community recreation hall and civic center. Today (2025), it remains in public use as the Flagler Center of Stuart. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Digital image Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SHM-2024-043-DVD06-006 2024.043 Title A name given to the resource Sitting outside the Serviceman's Club, c. 1943 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Camp Murphy & USO Club (Stuart Rec Center) DVD Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942-1944 1940s Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white digital image Description An account of the resource Three women and man seated outside a building, probably the Serviceman's Club. Woman second from left is Radie Belle Krueger, manager of the club. From a CD labeled "Camp Murphy & USO Club (Stuart Rec Center)". Low quality scan. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digital image gift of Stuart Heritage Museum. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright - Rights-holder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable The Martin County Library System believes this Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. However, for this Item, either (a) no rights-holder(s) have been identified or (b) one or more rights-holder(s) have been identified but none have been located. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For more information, visit <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-RUU/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-RUU/1.0/</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Florida-Hobe Sound Subject The topic of the resource Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Group portraits Krueger, Radie Belle Bruner, 1910-1997 https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/3721dc6187e4d2f620efe2164d3c37fe.jpg 7f182de5e05fbfd5cb2a5e56c8cbfd9e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Martin County Service Men's Club Collection Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Stuart Heritage Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-1945 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025.019 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Florida-Stuart Subject The topic of the resource Canteens (Facilities) Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Description An account of the resource Chiefly photographs of events at the Martin County Service Men’s Club. Historical note The Martin County Service Men’s Club was established in June 1942 to provide a recreational and social space for military personnel during World War II. Initially housed in the Victory Hotel building (formerly the Peacock Arcade), the club relocated to a newly constructed facility at 246 SW Flagler Avenue in Stuart, dedicated on October 10, 1943. Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the building featured a library, writing room, lounge, snack bar, patio, and recreation hall for dances and social events. Radie Belle Krueger served as Program Director and many women volunteered as "hostesses." During World War II, “service clubs” were community-run and government-supported facilities offering rest, recreation, and entertainment to servicemen. Many were operated under the United Service Organizations (USO), a coalition of six national organizations including the YMCA, YWCA, Salvation Army, and others. Contemporary accounts of the Martin County Service Men’s Club make no mention of USO affiliation, suggesting it operated independently. A separate USO Club was located in nearby Hobe Sound. The collection includes several photographs taken by the U.S. Army Signal Corps, which has been documenting military life and activities since the establishment of its Photographic Section in 1917. These images provide a visual record of the club and its role in supporting servicemen during the war. Following the war, the building was acquired by the City of Stuart and used as a community recreation hall and civic center. Today (2025), it remains in public use as the Flagler Center of Stuart. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Digital image Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SHM-2024-043-DVD14-084 2024.043 Title A name given to the resource Dancers in the Servicemen's Club, c. 1943 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-1946 1940s Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white digital image Description An account of the resource Men and women dancing at the Servicemen's Club. Couple in center are Florence Kanarek and Paul Thomas. Built in 1943 by the Army Corp of Engineers to serve as the Martin County Service Club. After the war, the building was purchased by the City of Stuart and served as a community recreation hall and civic center. In 2023, it is the Flagler Center of Stuart, 246 SW Flagler Avenue, Stuart. Low quality scan. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digital image gift of Stuart Heritage Museum. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright Undetermined The copyright and related rights status of this Item has been reviewed by the Martin County Library System, but we have been unable to make a conclusive determination as to the copyright status of the Item. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For more information, visit <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/</a> Subject The topic of the resource Florida-Stuart Dance parties Community centers Canteens (Facilities) Military personnel Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Interiors Auerbach, Florence Kanarek, 1918-2022 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Florida-Stuart Canteens (Facilities) Community centers Dancers Military personnel https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/ff40beb827423465af798eb87a004327.jpg be2b8e0cda3fc5cee5612dd1f175f85c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Martin County Service Men's Club Collection Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Stuart Heritage Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-1945 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025.019 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Florida-Stuart Subject The topic of the resource Canteens (Facilities) Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Description An account of the resource Chiefly photographs of events at the Martin County Service Men’s Club. Historical note The Martin County Service Men’s Club was established in June 1942 to provide a recreational and social space for military personnel during World War II. Initially housed in the Victory Hotel building (formerly the Peacock Arcade), the club relocated to a newly constructed facility at 246 SW Flagler Avenue in Stuart, dedicated on October 10, 1943. Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the building featured a library, writing room, lounge, snack bar, patio, and recreation hall for dances and social events. Radie Belle Krueger served as Program Director and many women volunteered as "hostesses." During World War II, “service clubs” were community-run and government-supported facilities offering rest, recreation, and entertainment to servicemen. Many were operated under the United Service Organizations (USO), a coalition of six national organizations including the YMCA, YWCA, Salvation Army, and others. Contemporary accounts of the Martin County Service Men’s Club make no mention of USO affiliation, suggesting it operated independently. A separate USO Club was located in nearby Hobe Sound. The collection includes several photographs taken by the U.S. Army Signal Corps, which has been documenting military life and activities since the establishment of its Photographic Section in 1917. These images provide a visual record of the club and its role in supporting servicemen during the war. Following the war, the building was acquired by the City of Stuart and used as a community recreation hall and civic center. Today (2025), it remains in public use as the Flagler Center of Stuart. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Digital image Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SHM-2024-043-DVD14-078 2024.043 Title A name given to the resource Civic center, c. 1952 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1935-1945 1940s Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white digital image Description An account of the resource Built in 1943 by the Army Corp of Engineers to serve as the Martin County Service Club. After the war, the building was purchased by the City of Stuart and served as a community recreation hall and civic center. In 2023, it is the Flagler Center of Stuart, 246 SW Flagler Avenue, Stuart. Low quality scan. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digital image gift of Stuart Heritage Museum. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright Undetermined The copyright and related rights status of this Item has been reviewed by the Martin County Library System, but we have been unable to make a conclusive determination as to the copyright status of the Item. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For more information, visit <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/</a> Subject The topic of the resource Florida-Stuart Civic centers Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Buildings Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Florida-Stuart Civic centers https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/e2f5667342aff7fde81f8d8b193abcb1.jpg 6cc68b3c802b67b6a46a8bb783681b31 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Martin County Service Men's Club Collection Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Stuart Heritage Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-1945 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025.019 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Florida-Stuart Subject The topic of the resource Canteens (Facilities) Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Description An account of the resource Chiefly photographs of events at the Martin County Service Men’s Club. Historical note The Martin County Service Men’s Club was established in June 1942 to provide a recreational and social space for military personnel during World War II. Initially housed in the Victory Hotel building (formerly the Peacock Arcade), the club relocated to a newly constructed facility at 246 SW Flagler Avenue in Stuart, dedicated on October 10, 1943. Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the building featured a library, writing room, lounge, snack bar, patio, and recreation hall for dances and social events. Radie Belle Krueger served as Program Director and many women volunteered as "hostesses." During World War II, “service clubs” were community-run and government-supported facilities offering rest, recreation, and entertainment to servicemen. Many were operated under the United Service Organizations (USO), a coalition of six national organizations including the YMCA, YWCA, Salvation Army, and others. Contemporary accounts of the Martin County Service Men’s Club make no mention of USO affiliation, suggesting it operated independently. A separate USO Club was located in nearby Hobe Sound. The collection includes several photographs taken by the U.S. Army Signal Corps, which has been documenting military life and activities since the establishment of its Photographic Section in 1917. These images provide a visual record of the club and its role in supporting servicemen during the war. Following the war, the building was acquired by the City of Stuart and used as a community recreation hall and civic center. Today (2025), it remains in public use as the Flagler Center of Stuart. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Digital image Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SHM-2024-043-DVD14-Thurlow-012 2024.043 Title A name given to the resource Federal Recreation Building, 1943 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943 1940s Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white digital image Description An account of the resource Built in 1943 by the Army Corp of Engineers to serve as the Martin County Service Club. After the war, the building was purchased by the City of Stuart and served as a community recreation hall and civic center. In 2023, it is the Flagler Center of Stuart, 246 SW Flagler Avenue, Stuart. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright Undetermined The copyright and related rights status of this Item has been reviewed by the Martin County Library System, but we have been unable to make a conclusive determination as to the copyright status of the Item. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For more information, visit <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/</a> Subject The topic of the resource Florida-Stuart Community centers Civic centers Canteens (Facilities) Buildings Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digital image gift of Stuart Heritage Museum. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Florida-Stuart Canteens (Facilities) Civic centers Community centers https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/4f2f82a05d70584605e834c7bef37940.jpg 2e154fb0ffd39c78614ed024892d8f84 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Martin County Service Men's Club Collection Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Stuart Heritage Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-1945 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025.019 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Florida-Stuart Subject The topic of the resource Canteens (Facilities) Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Description An account of the resource Chiefly photographs of events at the Martin County Service Men’s Club. Historical note The Martin County Service Men’s Club was established in June 1942 to provide a recreational and social space for military personnel during World War II. Initially housed in the Victory Hotel building (formerly the Peacock Arcade), the club relocated to a newly constructed facility at 246 SW Flagler Avenue in Stuart, dedicated on October 10, 1943. Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the building featured a library, writing room, lounge, snack bar, patio, and recreation hall for dances and social events. Radie Belle Krueger served as Program Director and many women volunteered as "hostesses." During World War II, “service clubs” were community-run and government-supported facilities offering rest, recreation, and entertainment to servicemen. Many were operated under the United Service Organizations (USO), a coalition of six national organizations including the YMCA, YWCA, Salvation Army, and others. Contemporary accounts of the Martin County Service Men’s Club make no mention of USO affiliation, suggesting it operated independently. A separate USO Club was located in nearby Hobe Sound. The collection includes several photographs taken by the U.S. Army Signal Corps, which has been documenting military life and activities since the establishment of its Photographic Section in 1917. These images provide a visual record of the club and its role in supporting servicemen during the war. Following the war, the building was acquired by the City of Stuart and used as a community recreation hall and civic center. Today (2025), it remains in public use as the Flagler Center of Stuart. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographic print Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Thurlow-2024-002-011 2024.002 Title A name given to the resource Dancers in the Servicemen's Club, c. 1943 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sandra Thurlow Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1941-1945 1940s Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white copy print; 6x4 inches Description An account of the resource Men and women dancing at the Servicemen's Club. Couple in center are Florence Kanarek and Paul Thomas; Floretta Bartlett dances with Henry Robertson at right. Built in 1943 by the Army Corp of Engineers to serve as the Martin County Service Club. After the war, the building was purchased by the City of Stuart and served as a community recreation hall and civic center. In 2023, it is the Flagler Center of Stuart, 246 SW Flagler Avenue, Stuart. Photo from the South Fork High School 1991 publication, Thurlow collection, Florida Cracker Sampler, p. 67. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available South Fork High School (Stuart, Fla.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scan gift of Sandra Thurlow; donated by Florence and Mac Auerback. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No Copyright - In the United States: The Martin County Library System believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. For more information, visit <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/</a> Subject The topic of the resource Florida-Stuart Dance parties Canteens (Facilities) Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Interiors Dancers Florida-Martin County Parties https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/704026e8b976d5e9a76aaf5f809e5118.jpg 5d2c8abe06cd403b3f1798d5331ba7d8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Martin County Service Men's Club Collection Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Stuart Heritage Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-1945 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025.019 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Florida-Stuart Subject The topic of the resource Canteens (Facilities) Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Description An account of the resource Chiefly photographs of events at the Martin County Service Men’s Club. Historical note The Martin County Service Men’s Club was established in June 1942 to provide a recreational and social space for military personnel during World War II. Initially housed in the Victory Hotel building (formerly the Peacock Arcade), the club relocated to a newly constructed facility at 246 SW Flagler Avenue in Stuart, dedicated on October 10, 1943. Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the building featured a library, writing room, lounge, snack bar, patio, and recreation hall for dances and social events. Radie Belle Krueger served as Program Director and many women volunteered as "hostesses." During World War II, “service clubs” were community-run and government-supported facilities offering rest, recreation, and entertainment to servicemen. Many were operated under the United Service Organizations (USO), a coalition of six national organizations including the YMCA, YWCA, Salvation Army, and others. Contemporary accounts of the Martin County Service Men’s Club make no mention of USO affiliation, suggesting it operated independently. A separate USO Club was located in nearby Hobe Sound. The collection includes several photographs taken by the U.S. Army Signal Corps, which has been documenting military life and activities since the establishment of its Photographic Section in 1917. These images provide a visual record of the club and its role in supporting servicemen during the war. Following the war, the building was acquired by the City of Stuart and used as a community recreation hall and civic center. Today (2025), it remains in public use as the Flagler Center of Stuart. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Negative Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context HSMC-2023-012-5-HP1-050 2023.012 Title A name given to the resource Service Men's Club, c. 1944 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Historical Society of Martin County HSMC-LHPC-History Photos negatives box 1 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-1945 1940s Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white negative; 5.4x3 inches Description An account of the resource Built in 1943 by the Army Corp of Engineers to serve as the Martin County Service Club, managed by Radie Belle Krueger. After the war, the building was purchased by the City of Stuart and served as a community recreation hall. In 2023, it is the Flagler Center of Stuart, 246 SW Flagler Avenue, Stuart. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scan gift of Historical Society of Martin County. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright Undetermined The copyright and related rights status of this Item has been reviewed by the Martin County Library System, but we have been unable to make a conclusive determination as to the copyright status of the Item. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For more information, visit <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/</a> Subject The topic of the resource Florida-Stuart Military facilities Social & civic facilities Buildings Canteens (Facilities) Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Florida-Stuart Florida-Stuart Military facilities Social & civic facilities