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Algonzzini's Shell Shop, Hobe Sound, Florida, c. 1960

Item

Title

Algonzzini's Shell Shop, Hobe Sound, Florida, c. 1960

Description

View of Algonzzinis's Shell Shop with a view of items for sale, US Hwy 1, and few automobiles parked in front. Back caption reads "On U.S. Highway No. 1/ 10 mi. South of Stuart -- 23 Miles North of West Palm Beach/ Algozzini's Shell, Gift & Fruit Shoppe/ Shellcraft Supplies/ Shell lamps - Jewelry - Novelties - Alligator Bags - Shoes - Accessories - Driftwood Creations - Cypress Lamps - Straw Bags - Indian River Fruit. Shippers - Tropical Jellies - Candies/ Orange Blossom Honey/ Outdoor Patio Shop/ The Most Complete Tropical Shoppe on the East Coast/ Hobe Sound, Florida/ Phone 5373." Phillip Algonzzini opened the shell shop in 1950. Algonzzini passed away in 2012 and the property was sold at auction in 2014.

Creator

Source

Scans gift of Stuart Heritage Museum.

Publisher

Pan American Publishing Corp. (North Miami, Fla.)

Rights

No Copyright - In the United States: 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 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Format

Color printed postcard; 5.4x3.4 inches

Language

English

Type

Still image

Identifier

SHM-2023-011-202
2023.011

Original Format

Postcards

Collection

Citation

Amadeus Rubel, “Algonzzini's Shell Shop, Hobe Sound, Florida, c. 1960,” Martin Digital History, accessed October 5, 2026, https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/items/show/2328.