Ernest Stypmann, c. 1880

Portrait of Ernest Stypmann (1840-1918), who first came to the St. Lucie River region as part of a U.S. Geodetic Survey crew. After homesteading near Sebastian, he then purchased land and settled in what would become Stuart in about 1882 with his brother Otto. In 1897, Ernest platted the Town of Potsdam, later renamed Stuart.

Scan gift of Sandra Thurlow; from the collection of Emily Beach.

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Black and white print; 3x4 inches

English

Still image

Thurlow-2023-004-032

2023.004

Photographic print