Drawing of Gilbert's Bar and House of Refuge, c.1986

Line drawing of Gilbert's Bar and House of Refuge. One of seven illustrations of county landmarks and points of interest along the Treasure Coast commissioned by First Fidelity Bank (1986-1990). Back caption reads "In 1876, then Houses of Refuge were built along the eastern seaboard. This is the last House of Refuge still standing. Originally for the refuge of seamen in distress, it served as a submarine watch tower during World War II and now is an historical museum and center for the propagation and study of giant sea turtles indigenous to this coast. One of a series of seven prints and postcards depicting historical landmarks and points of interest along the Treasure Coast of Florida. These illustrations are available exclusively through First Fidelity/Smart Money Centers."

Scans gift of Stuart Heritage Museum.

First Fidelity Bank

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Black and white printed postcard; 5.2x3.7 inches

English

Still image

SHM-2023-011-099

2023.011

SHM 2002.37.02a

Postcards