Float in parade celebrating establishment of Martin County, 1926

Parade float of covered car, bathtub on back with young Black child in it. Sign on side: "We believe in Stuart Clean-Up. Let this be the only Black spot in town. Stuart Transfer Co." Stuart Transfer Company opened in 1925 on Flagler Avenue, then moved to the Lyric Theatre building in March 1926. They were a hauling company.

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.

Scans gift of Stuart Heritage Museum, "Stuart" bin

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1 black and white print; 6x4 inches

English

Still image

SHM-2023-005-121

2023.005

SHM 1995.55.14C

Photographic print