Rocket themed float, 1961
Item
Title
Rocket themed float, 1961
Description
Rocket and astronaut themed float passes through downtown Stuart for the July 4th parade. The Stuart News (6 Jul 1961) described the float: "Most Original float in Tuesday's parade was the 'New Horizons' float of the Business and Professional Women's Club. The astronauts are Lida DeVary and Dorothy West." Stores in background: Philco Singer Service Center, Admiral Television and Appliances, Hunts TV and Appliances.
Creator
Source
Scan gift of Sandra Thurlow.
Rights
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Format
Black and white negative; 2.2x3.5 inches
Language
English
Type
Still Image
Identifier
Thurlow-2025-008-events-103
2025.008
Coverage
Original Format
Negatives
Collection
Citation
Arthur Ruhnke (1912-1986), “Rocket themed float, 1961,” Martin Digital History, accessed October 5, 2026, https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/items/show/13153.