1 10 39 https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/fb4d22b7d8126627e512009291927b96.jpg 65c0c4beb1275c997bcafec2979fc492 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. 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-2025-019-src-003 2025.019 Title A name given to the resource Canteen manager in kitchen, c. 1944 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Stuart Rec Center binder 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 1 copy photocopy, 9x7.4 inches Description An account of the resource Mrs. Beatrice Wells, canteen manager at the Stuart Service Club, stirring a pot. Very low quality print. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource U.S. Signal Corps Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scan gift of the 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 <b>No Copyright - In the United States:</b> 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> 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) Cooking Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Portraits Canteens (Facilities) Cooking https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/cd35ecd70338e7c088fd232c5a9079d2.jpg a6cb79637b37afdfd09cd5d4312108ee 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. 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-2025-019-src-005 2025.019 Title A name given to the resource Tables at the Serviceman's Club, 1944 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Stuart Rec Center binder Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1944 1940s Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 color photocopy, 9.5x8 inches Description An account of the resource Table set for Valentine's Dinner. Marked as Krueger Collection. Very low quality print. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource U.S. Signal Corps Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scan gift of the 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 <b>No Copyright - In the United States:</b> 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> 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.) Canteens (Facilities) https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/0a6f1ff8ce34254a51d34a10b292c6d5.jpg e631ddbf84da10f730ba50212adab4f5 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. 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-2025-019-src-007 2025.019 Title A name given to the resource Soldiers reading at the Serviceman's Club, c. 1944 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Stuart Rec Center binder 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 1 color photocopy, 9.3x7.6 inches Description An account of the resource Small group of soldiers reading and writing at the Servicemen's Club. Low quality print. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource U.S. Signal Corps Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scan gift of the 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 <b>No Copyright - In the United States:</b> 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> 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) Military uniforms Reading Soldiers Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Canteens (Facilities) Military uniforms Reading Soldiers https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/baaeea95e4a8a26256d039b6221a2392.jpg 53fb0e920669de3a09cffe5151bb7ac8 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. 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-2025-019-src-010 2025.019 Title A name given to the resource Presentation at the Serviceman's Club, 1943 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Stuart Rec Center binder 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 1 color photocopy, 9.5x7.6 inches Description An account of the resource Judge A. O. Kanner presents to an audience at the Dedication Ceremony for the Stuart Servicemen's Club on 10 Oct 1943. Several men are seated behind him (some in uniforms), including Dr. Parker, Jack Hartman, Beverly Pitchford and 48 star flag on wall. Marked as Krueger Scrapbook. Low quality print. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource U.S. Signal Corps Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scan gift of the 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 <b>No Copyright - In the United States:</b> 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> 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) Military uniforms Flags Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Kanner, Abram O., 1893-1967 Canteens (Facilities) Flags Military uniforms https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/8270c8610a96f33b86023c8ce683c84d.jpg f8d0ceed2d081327d671dca32c31c488 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. 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-2025-019-src-011 2025.019 Title A name given to the resource Canteen Committee, c. 1944 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Stuart Rec Center binder 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 1 color photocopy, 9.8x8 inches Description An account of the resource Canteen Committee. Front row, left to right: Radie Belle Krueger (program director), Mrs. William Chisholm. Standing: Mrs. Robert F. Longbottom and Beatrice Wells. Marked as Krueger Scrapbook. Low quality print. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource U.S. Signal Corps Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scan gift of the 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 <b>No Copyright - In the United States:</b> 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> 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) Evening gowns Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Krueger, Radie Belle Bruner, 1910-1997 Group portraits Canteens (Facilities) Evening gowns https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/074db9aef7763c931a80a7f790fa2009.jpg afba9527f09b926f5a946857c9da71a9 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. 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-2025-019-src-016 2025.019 Title A name given to the resource Free snack bar at the Servicemen's Club, c. 1944 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Stuart Rec Center binder 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 1 color photocopy, 9.4x7.4 inches Description An account of the resource Group of women serving servicemen. Names handwritten on back: Floretta Bartlett, Mrs. Chisholm, Mrs. Longbottom, Lorraine Lund, Evelyn Butther, Danita Deno. Very low quality print. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource U.S. Signal Corps Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scan gift of the 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 <b>No Copyright - In the United States:</b> 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> 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) Snack bars Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Group portraits Canteens (Facilities) Snack bars 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 <b>Copyright Undetermined</b> 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 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 <b>No Copyright - In the United States:</b> 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/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 <b>Copyright Undetermined</b> 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/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 <b>Copyright Undetermined</b> 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