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Dublin Core
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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.
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Identifier
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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
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Dublin Core
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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.
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Identifier
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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
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Dublin Core
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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
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Identifier
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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
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Dublin Core
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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
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Identifier
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SHM-2024-048-auerbach-004a
2024.048
Title
A name given to the resource
Dance at the Servicemen's Club, 1945
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
1945
1940s
Format
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Black and white print, 7.4x9.4 inches
Description
An account of the resource
Large group of people attending a dance at the Servicemen's Club, decorated for Valentine's day. Poor quality print.
Identifications:
1. Milton Watcher
2. Florence Kinarch
3. Mrs. Longbottom
4. Laura Blake
5. Johnnie Dimich
6. Mildred
7. Millie McCoy
8. Czverko
9. Rose Czverko
10. Mary Rollins
11. Edith Mathews
12. Rita Blake
13. Jo Constance
14. Alice Ann Mathews
15. Betty Jo Young
16. Bove Osteen
17. Billie Stafford
18. Phillie Constance
19. Ruth Wheat
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Gift of the Stuart Heritage Museum.
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Rights
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<b>In Copyright - Rights-holder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable </b> 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-Stuart
Subject
The topic of the resource
Dance parties
Canteens (Facilities)
Flags
Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.)
Group portraits
USO clubs
Canteens (Facilities)
Dance parties
Flags
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Dublin Core
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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
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Identifier
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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
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Dublin Core
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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
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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
<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
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
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Dublin Core
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Title
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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
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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.
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Identifier
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SHM-2025-019-src-014
2025.019
Title
A name given to the resource
Dancing at the Servicemen'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 black and white copy print, 9.8x7.7 inches
Description
An account of the resource
Melda McCoy, wearing a crown, dances with a uniformed man while program director Radie Krueger looks on and band plays.
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
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<b>In Copyright - Rights-holder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable </b> 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-Stuart
Subject
The topic of the resource
Canteens (Facilities)
Military uniforms
Dancing
Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.)
Krueger, Radie Belle Bruner, 1910-1997
Canteens (Facilities)
Dancing
Military uniforms
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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
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Identifier
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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
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<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
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https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/67a4bccd676e90fa6f251ceff8c5b02b.jpg
5b5e53df48f36b1cb071dcd137f25403
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
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Identifier
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SHM-2024-048-auerbach-020
2024.048
Title
A name given to the resource
Florence Auerbach, 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
1942-1944
1940s
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Black and white print, 7.3x9.5 inches
Description
An account of the resource
Florence Auerbach on beach behind the Servicemen's Club (Civic Center). Scan from low quality print.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Gift of the Stuart Heritage Museum.
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still image
Rights
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<b>In Copyright - Rights-holder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable </b> 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-Stuart
Subject
The topic of the resource
Beaches
Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.)
Auerbach, Florence Kanarek, 1918-2012
Portraits
Beaches
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https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/ed74994dde09293d3f4a6cbb97aa32ca.jpg
5f21ed39b9e7f4bc65a8ad5fc50803c0
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-017
2025.019
Title
A name given to the resource
Formal holiday dance at the Servicemen'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, 8x6 inches
Description
An account of the resource
People dancing near a Christmas tree.
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>In Copyright - Rights-holder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable </b> 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-Stuart
Subject
The topic of the resource
Canteens (Facilities)
Dancing
Christmas trees
Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.)
Canteens (Facilities)
Christmas trees
Dancing