Line of cars for House of Refuge Museum opening, 1956
Item
Title
Line of cars for House of Refuge Museum opening, 1956
Subject
Description
According to the Stuart News (19 Jan 1956), a long line of traffic filled the Hutchinson Island road leading to the House of Refuge for the museum's opening day, held on January 15, 1956. Over 2,000 people attended the public opening of the museum.
Creator
Source
Scan gift of Sandra Thurlow.
Rights
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Format
Black and white negative; 2.3x2.3 inches
Language
English
Type
Still Image
Identifier
Thurlow-2025-008-buildings-101
2025.008
Coverage
Original Format
Negatives
Collection
Citation
Arthur Ruhnke (1912-1986), “Line of cars for House of Refuge Museum opening, 1956,” Martin Digital History, accessed October 5, 2026, https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/items/show/12794.