"Florida Growers" parade float featuring pineapples and grapefruit, 1926
Item
Title
"Florida Growers" parade float featuring pineapples and grapefruit, 1926
Subject
Description
Parade float of pineapples and grapefruit by Florida Growers, Inc., which was organized in 1922 by Carroll Dunscombe and was the largest producer of pineapples in Florida at the time.
In celebration of the 1925 establishment of Martin County, the town of Stuart hosted a series of events on 28 and 29 January 1926, including a large parade. Governor John Wellborn Martin attended as a special guest.
In celebration of the 1925 establishment of Martin County, the town of Stuart hosted a series of events on 28 and 29 January 1926, including a large parade. Governor John Wellborn Martin attended as a special guest.
Source
Scans gift of Stuart Heritage Museum, "Stuart" bin
Contributor
Rights
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Format
1 black and white print; 6x4 inches
Language
English
Type
Still image
Identifier
SHM-2023-005-123
2023.005
SHM 1995.55.19
Coverage
Original Format
Photographic print
Collection
Citation
“"Florida Growers" parade float featuring pineapples and grapefruit, 1926,” Martin Digital History, accessed October 5, 2026, https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/items/show/3404.