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Military personnel riding on a jeep, c. 1945
Several young men, several in military uniforms. Three riding on the hood of a jeep. Victory Hotel beauty parlor in background. -
Walter Kitching Co., 1917
Walter Kitching (1846-1932) immigrated to the U.S. in 1867 and settled in Florida in about 1883. In 1887 he started a business delivering goods to settlers along Indian River. In 1894, he and wife Emma Michaels built a home in Stuart and grew pineapples and fruit. In 1897, he opened a general store on what's now Flagler Avenue near the railroad and the water; this he sold to Raulerson Grocery Company in 1922. In 1914 he built this second store, which included the town's first cold storage and soda fountain; it was destroyed by a hurricane in 1928. -
F.L. Powell's Diner & Motel, c. 1955
Cars parked in front of the F.L. Powell's Diner & Motel on U.S. 1 in North Stuart, about two miles north of the Roosevelt Bridge. The diner opened in 1949 and existed until at least 1970. Signs include food available, "tasty food," and "air conditioning optional." -
Parade on Osceola Street, 1926
Decorated cars in a parade, possibly Osceola Street. Business visible: Piggly Wiggly. -
Fourth of July Parade on Osceola Street, 1949
Decorated automobiles drive down Osceola Street, watched by people on sidewalks. Businesses visible include: P&L Stores Ltd. (established 1948, replaced by H.C. Pence by Dec 1949), Stuart Hardware Company, Horseshoe Bar (1943-1950), police station, and The Lyric Theatre. Car in front features Cromer's Market, with two women in bathing suits. -
Kindred's grocery store, 1964
Kindred's first store, the "superette" (1948-1961), was located near Confusion Corner. In 1961, the Kindred family opened this new 12,000 square foot building on Colorado Avenue. Signs on the front include a stylized reclining cow, the slogan "The Home of Lazy Aged Beef," and "Gold Bond Stamps." -
Krueger building, 1950
The Krueger Building, on Old Dixie Highway between 2nd Street (Joan Jefferson Way in 2024) and California Avenue, was built by Albert Paul "Bert" Krueger and completed in January 1925; the building was demolished in 1993. Businesses in this image include: Western Union, Flamingo Hotel, Southeastern Gas & Appliances, and Anthony's Grocery (located in the Krueger Building between 1949 and 1952). -
Krueger building, 1926
The Krueger Building, on Old Dixie Highway between 2nd Street (Joan Jefferson Way in 2024) and California Avenue, was built by Albert Paul "Bert" Krueger and completed in January 1925; the building was demolished in 1993. Businesses in this image include: Van Anglen and Sparks Real Estate, Bell Reality Company, Central Garage, Western Union, and Little Dixie Cafeteria and Inn. Building is decorated with bunting for the Stuart celebration of the establishment of Martin County, January 26-28, 1926. -
Krueger building, c. 1950
The Krueger Building, on Old Dixie Highway between 2nd Street (Joan Jefferson Way in 2024) and California Avenue, was built by Albert Paul "Bert" Krueger and completed in January 1925; the building was demolished in 1993. Businesses in this image include: Arnold Plumbing Co., B.F. Goodrich, Western Union, and Flamingo Hotel. -
Krueger building, c. 1948
The Krueger Building from across the train tracks. The Krueger Building, on Old Dixie Highway between 2nd Street (Joan Jefferson Way in 2024) and California Avenue, was built by Albert Paul "Bert" Krueger and completed in January 1925; the building was demolished in 1993. Businesses in this image include: Flamingo Hotel, Western Union, B.F. Goodrich, and Dixie Cab Company.