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
Coverage
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.