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Elliott Museum, c. 1962
Front facade of the Elliott Museum (original building) in Stuart. A few people stand by the entrance outside. -
Plantation House at Edenlawn, Jensen Beach, c. 1950
Drawing of the Plantation House at Edenlawn in Jensen Beach, Florida. The Eden (later called Edenlawn) community was founded in 1880s and was initially used for large pineapple plantations and later became commercial nurseries and eventually a vacation resort area in the 1950s and 1960s. Back caption reads " 'Plantation House' at Edenlawn. Hidden Paradise of Florida East Coast. Overlooking the Famous Indian River. Jensen Beach, Florida, an ideal vacation resort. (pen and ink sketch by A. E. Backus, well known Florida artist.)" -
"Hornet" sailboat, 1902
Sailboat with the name "Hornet" in dry storage. One man onboard and two men stand next to the boat. Capt. Hugh Willoughby identified as the man on the right. Written on the back of the photo: "The good ship 'Hornet' on which Clayton G. Dixon & Mrs. E. W. D. (Estelle Willoughby Dixon) spent six weeks the winter of 1902 -- A sixteen year old boy as deck hand, Mrs. C. G. D. -- as cook -- & navigator -- sailing from Cocoanut (sic) Grove to New River Inlet thru canal & mostly poling." -
Aerial view of Hutchinson Island coastline c. 1985
Aerial view of Hutchinson Island coastline with highrise buildings and views of both the inlet and ocean. Nettles Island is visible in the background. -
Aerial view of Stuart, c. 2000
Aerial view of Stuart. Back caption reads "Historical downtown Stuart on the intracoastal waterway." -
Aerial view of Stuart, c. 1996
Aerial view of Stuart with the St. Lucie River, downtown area, and the Roosevelt Bridge in background. Athletic fields and water tower also in view. Back caption reads "Downtown Stuart along the waterfront. New bridge in background." -
Aerial view of Hutchinson Island, c. 1995
Aerial view of Hutchinson Island, Florida. Back caption reads "St. Lucie Inlet, south end of Hutchinson Island." -
Aerial view of Hutchinson Island, looking North, c. 1995
Aerial view of Hutchinson Island coastline with inlet and ocean views. Nettles Island visible in the background. Back caption reads: "Looking north along Hutchinson Island, Florida." -
St. Monica's Episcopal Church, 1971
St. Monica's Episcopal Church in East Stuart, which was dedicated in 1928 and is located at 800 Central Avenue. -
Ruins of the Thompson's Sixpence building, 1962
Torn down ruins of the Thompson's Sixpence gathering place. Photo taken in October of 1962. Back end of car also in view on the dirt road.